Translation guide
Expressing the order of events in time, from earliest to latest.
Describing that things are arranged or happen from earliest to latest.
The most common and direct way to say 'in chronological order'. Used for lists, events, data, etc.
Referring to the concept of chronological order itself.
年代順 (nendaijun) is the most general term for chronological order, suitable for everyday use. 時系列 (jikeiretsu) is more technical and often used in data analysis, statistics, or when referring to a timeline. In casual conversation, 年代順 is safer.
To say 'in chronological order', add に to the noun: 年代順に, 時系列順に. Without に, it functions as a noun.
Please arrange the events in chronological order.
Literally 'in time-series order'. Often used in technical or data contexts, like graphs or timelines.
Analyze the data in chronological order.
A slightly more casual way to say 'in chronological order', often used in conversation or presentations.
I will explain the history in chronological order.
Literally 'in old order'. Used when emphasizing starting from the oldest item. More specific than 'chronological order'.
I organized the photos in chronological order (from oldest to newest).
The noun form meaning 'chronological order'. Can be used as a subject or object.
This list is not in chronological order.
Means 'time series' or 'chronological sequence'. Common in technical fields.
Handle chronological data.