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How to say "One" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "one", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

相次いで

あいついで (aitsuide)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

逐次

ちくじ (chikuji)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "one" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 相次いで and 逐次. In Japanese, 相次いで (あいついで (aitsuide)) is typically associated with "one after another; in succession" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes multiple events or incidents happening consecutively. Often used for significant or repeated occurrences.. On the other hand, 逐次 (ちくじ (chikuji)) maps to "one by one, successively, in order, sequentially" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used to describe actions or events that happen in sequence, one after another, often in a formal or administrative context.. A literal translation of "one" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "相次いで"
事故が相次いで発生した。
Accidents occurred one after another.
Bilingual Context for "逐次"
会議の資料は逐次配布されます。
The meeting materials will be distributed successively.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "事故が ___ 発生した。" (Meaning: "Accidents occurred one after another.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "相次いで" fits here because it means "one after another; in succession" in the context of: "Accidents occurred one after another.". "逐次" represents "one by one, successively, in order, sequentially".

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