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第: ordinal prefix

ordinal prefix; No.
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Readings

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だい before a number makes an ordinal: 第一(だいいち) "first; No. 1", 第二章(だいにしょう). 次第(しだい) "depending on".

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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The numbers show the order. The course page animates each stroke.

Key words

第一だいいちfirst; foremost
第二だいにsecond
次第しだいorder; depending on
落第らくだいfailing a course
第三者だいさんしゃthird party

Example sentences

Health comes first, so please don't overdo it.

The rain gradually got heavier.

When you finish reading chapter two, please write your thoughts.

Study 第 in the course →
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