How to Say ‘Second’ in Japanese
二つ目
futa tsu me
[futa tsu me]
💬 Usage Tip: [二つ目] means "the second one" or "second in order." The [目] part is what makes it ordinal, as in [一つ目] "the first" and [三つ目] "the third."
Phrase Breakdown
二
futa
[futa]
two
The number two. Here it helps form 'second.'
二つ目の角を右です。
It's the second corner on the right.
つ
tsu
[tsu]
counter for things
A general counter for objects. Here it is part of 二つ目, meaning 'second one.'
二つください。
Please give me two.
目
me
[me]
ordinal marker; number
When added after a number, it can mean order, like first, second, or third.
二つ目を見てください。
Please look at the second one.
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