How do you say "The second corner" in Japanese?

"The second corner" in Japanese is "二つ目の角". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘The second corner’ in Japanese

Q: What does "二つ目の角" mean in English?

"二つ目の角" means "The second corner" in English. Usage tip: A key navigation chunk. If you miss the count, ask: [二つ目って、どこですか] (“Where is ‘the second’?”).

二つ目の角

futa tsu me no kado

[nee tsu meh noh kah-doh]

💬 Usage Tip: A key navigation chunk. If you miss the count, ask: [二つ目って、どこですか] (“Where is ‘the second’?”).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Some blocks have tiny alleys that “count” as corners for locals—if unsure, confirm with a landmark.

Phrase Breakdown

二

futa

[nee]

two

Number 2 used in the ordering phrase 二つ目 (second).

Example

二つ目の角を過ぎたら駅です。

After you pass the second corner, it’s the station.

つ

tsu

[tsu]

(part of futatsume)

Part of 二つ目 (futatsume: second) when giving step-by-step directions.

Example

二つ目の角までまっすぐです。

Go straight until the second corner.

目

[meh]

-th (in order)

Marks ordinal number: 二つ目 = second.

Example

二つ目の角で止まってください。

Please stop at the second corner.

の

[noh]

of; ’s

Links “second” to “corner”: 二つ目の角.

Example

二つ目の角はどこですか。

Where is the second corner?

角

kado

[kah-doh]

corner

A street corner where you turn. Often counted in directions: 一つ目の角, 二つ目の角, etc.

Example

二つ目の角を右に曲がります。

I’ll turn right at the second corner.

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