1.
in order; one by one; in sequence; in turn
Following a set order or sequence, dealing with things one at a time from first to last.
順に並んでください。
Please line up in order.
番号順に名前を呼ぶ。
To call names in numerical order.
一つずつ順に説明しますので、質問は最後にお願いします。
I'll explain things one by one in order, so please save questions for the end.
The noun 順 (order/sequence) combined with the particle に to function as an adverb meaning 'in order.' Extremely common in daily life, from queuing to following instructions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 順に並ぶ: to line up in order
- 順に呼ぶ: to call in order
- 順に説明する: to explain in order
- 上から順に: from the top, in order
- 大きい順に: in order from largest
USAGE:
Often combined with a criterion: 番号順に (in numerical order), 年齢順に (in order of age), 到着順に (in order of arrival). The criterion + 順に pattern is very productive.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 順番に: in turn — emphasizes taking turns among people
- 順々に: one after another — emphasizes the sequential, continuing nature
- 次々に: one after another — faster pace; less about order, more about rapid succession