This is the 1487th most frequent Japanese word.

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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.

彼女はすべてが順調だと言っていました。

She said everything was going well.