Explore 順 in words about sequence and progress. Learn each reading with the whole word.

The idea

順 has 12 strokes and its common on-reading is じゅん. Follow the linked diagram; 順番 means order or turn, 手順 a sequence of steps, and 順調 describes smooth progress.

Patterns to compare
WordReadingMeaning
順番じゅんばんorder or turn
手順てじゅんprocedure
順調じゅんちょうsmooth progress

Examples

  • 順番じゅんばんに名前なまえを呼よびます。I will call the names in order.
  • 手順てじゅんを確認かくにんしてから始はじめます。I will check the procedure before starting.
  • 計画けいかくは順調じゅんちょうに進すすんでいます。The plan is progressing smoothly.
  • 年齢ねんれいの順じゅんに並ならんでください。Please line up in order of age.
  • 受付うけつけの順番じゅんばんを待まっています。I am waiting for my turn at reception.
  • 説明書せつめいしょの手順てじゅんに従したがって組くみ立たてます。I assemble it following the steps in the instructions.

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Watch out

The keyword “obey” does not fit every word: 順番 is an order or turn, not an instruction to obey. 従う is the verb “follow” in the final example.

Try it yourself

  1. Write the reading of 順番 in hiragana.

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    じゅんばん

    順番 is じゅんばん: it can refer to someone’s turn.

  2. Write the reading of 手順 in hiragana.

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    てじゅん

    手順 is てじゅん: 手 is read て in this word, meaning a procedure.

  3. Choose the missing kanji: ＿調（じゅんちょう）［順／頭］.

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    順

    順 makes 順調（じゅんちょう）, describing something proceeding smoothly.

Use it today

Write 順 using the diagram, then cover the table and make a sentence with 手順.