How to Say ‘Second (as a modifier) / the second’ in Japanese
二つ目の
futa tsu me no
[nee tsu meh noh]
💬 Usage Tip: [二つ目の + noun] = “the second (noun).” Example: [二つ目の角].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is very common in spoken directions; it’s usually faster than giving distances in meters.
Phrase Breakdown
二
futa
[nee]
two
Number 2, forming “second” with 二つ目.
二つ目の出口はあちらです。
The second exit is over there.
つ
tsu
[tsu]
(part of futatsume)
Part of 二つ目 (futatsume: second). Used in ordering things like exits/corners.
二つ目の信号を右です。
At the second traffic light, it’s to the right.
目
me
[meh]
-th (in order)
Indicates order: 二つ目 = second; then の links to a noun: 二つ目の角 = “the second corner.”
二つ目の角が目印です。
The second corner is the landmark.
の
no
[noh]
of; ’s (linking particle)
Connects a modifier to a noun: 二つ目の角 = “the second corner.” Very common in directions.
駅の近くのコンビニです。
It’s a convenience store near the station.
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