noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
next; next person
Polite or honorific way to refer to the next thing or person in a sequence. Often used in service contexts, such as calling the next customer.
See also: 次
お次の方、どうぞ。
Next person, please.
お次の電車はまもなく参
noun
room adjoining a noble's parlor
Archaic term for a room next to a noble's parlor, abbreviated from お次の間. Not used in modern Japanese.
古文書には「お次」が貴人の控えの間を指す例が見られる。
In old documents, お次 can be seen referring to a waiting room for nobles.
The next train will arrive shortly.