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secondly, in the second place
Used to introduce the second point in an ordered list of arguments, reasons, or items. Common in speeches, essays, and formal explanations.
第二に、コストの問題がある。
Secondly, there is the issue of cost.
第一に安全性、第二に効率性を重視する。
We prioritize safety first and efficiency second.
反対する理由は三つある。第一に…、第二に…、第三に…。
There are three reasons for opposing it. First... second... third...
A formal enumeration marker used in structured arguments. Part of the series 第一に (firstly), 第二に (secondly), 第三に (thirdly), and so on.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 第一に…、第二に…: firstly..., secondly...
- 第二の理由は…: the second reason is...
- 第二に挙げられるのは…: what can be cited second is...
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 次に: next — less formal; can be sequential rather than hierarchical
- そして: and then — conversational connector
- また: also, furthermore — adds without implying a numbered order
- 二つ目に: as the second item — slightly less formal alternative