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secondary in Japanese

secondary in Japanese is 二次的, 二義的, 副次的 — secondary means of lesser importance than something else; not primary.

secondary in Japanese

二次的
adj
Pronounced: nijiteki
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
二義的
adj
Pronounced: nigiteki
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
副次的
adj
Pronounced: fukujiteki
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.

What does "secondary" mean?

  1. adjective Of lesser importance than something else; not primary.
    "Cost was a secondary concern compared to safety."
  2. adjective Relating to education for children roughly aged eleven to eighteen, after primary school.
    "She teaches maths at a secondary school."
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secondary in a sentence

  • Cost was a secondary concern compared to safety.
  • He took a secondary role in the negotiations.
  • She teaches maths at a secondary school.

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What is "secondary" in Japanese?

"secondary" in Japanese is 二次的, 二義的, 副次的. secondary means: Of lesser importance than something else; not primary.

How do you pronounce 二次的?

"secondary" in Japanese is 二次的, pronounced "nijiteki".

How do you use "secondary" in a sentence?

Example: "Cost was a secondary concern compared to safety." In Japanese, "secondary" is 二次的, 二義的, 副次的.

Are there other ways to say "secondary" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "secondary": 二次的, 二義的, 副次的.

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