This is the 1487th most frequent Japanese word.
順
Order; sequence; obedience.
順 is used to represent 'order' or 'sequence', paired with 序 to create 順序 meaning 'order'.
彼は順序通りに作業を進めています。
He is progressing with his tasks in order.
順 is used to mean 'order' or 'turn', indicating the sequential arrangement of participants.
このレースでは順番が重要です。
The order is important in this race.
順 is part of 順調 meaning 'favorable condition' or 'smooth progress', describing overall positive flow.