次 — Next
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These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Common Japanese Words with 次 (Next)
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Table of contents (目次) guiding the eyes (目) to the next (次) sections.
Frequently Asked Questions About 次 (Next)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 次 (Next)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 次 ("Next", read as じ) is: Without a shield (し), the tsunami (つ ) wave may "end" the kangaroo, but in his next life he will sing for Jesus (じ)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 次 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 次 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 次 means "Next". Its primary reading is じ (On'yomi: じ, し; Kun'yomi: つ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 次?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 次 include: 目次 (もくじ - table of contents).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 次 (Next) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 次 (Next) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.