次ぐ
つぐ
tsugu
VocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
次ぐ (つぐ (tsugu)) means "to follow". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
to follow
Also : to come after · to come next (to) · to rank next (to) · to rank second (to) · to rank next to
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 次ぐ (つぐ) means 'to rank next to'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to rank next to.
Example Sentences
彼女は姉に次ぐ二番目の子だ。
かのじょはあねにつぐにばんめのこだ。
She ranks second after her elder sister.
売上高で日本はアメリカに次ぐ。
うりあげだかでにほんはあめりかにつぐ。
Japan ranks next to America in sales.
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