二次(にじ)

にじ
noun
second; secondary; second-round
numberabstract
1. second; secondary; second-round
The second of a series of stages or rounds, or something derived from or following on from a primary thing. Usually the first part of a compound: 二次会(にじかい), 二次(にじ)試験(しけん), 二次(にじ)災害(さいがい).
二次会(にじかい)に行(い)こう。
Let's go to the after-party.
二次(にじ)試験(しけん)は面接(めんせつ)です。
The second-round exam is an interview.
地震(じしん)の後(あと)は二次(にじ)災害(さいがい)に注意(ちゅうい)してください。
After an earthquake, watch out for secondary disasters.

Pairs with 一次(いちじ) (first, primary). 二次会(にじかい), the second round of a party at another venue, is the compound learners hear most.

Compounds

  • 二次会(にじかい): after-party, second party
  • 二次(にじ)試験(しけん) / 二次(にじ)面接(めんせつ): second-round exam / interview
  • 二次(にじ)災害(さいがい): secondary disaster (fires, landslides after an earthquake)
  • 二次(にじ)元(げん): two-dimensional; (slang) anime and manga characters
  • 第二次(だいにじ)世界大戦(せかいたいせん): World War II

Watch out

  • 虹(にじ) (rainbow) and 二時(にじ) (two o'clock) share the reading
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