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.
出来事を年代順に並べてください。
Please arrange the events in chronological order.
Literally 'in time-series order'. Often used in technical or data contexts, like graphs or timelines.
データを時系列順に分析する。
Analyze the data in chronological order.
A slightly more casual way to say 'in chronological order', often used in conversation or presentations.
歴史を時系列で説明します。
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'.
写真を古い順に整理した。
I organized the photos in chronological order (from oldest to newest).
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.
The noun form meaning 'chronological order'. Can be used as a subject or object.
このリストは年代順になっていない。
This list is not in chronological order.
Means 'time series' or 'chronological sequence'. Common in technical fields.
時系列データを扱う。
Handle chronological data.