noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
second best
Refers to the next best option or alternative when the ideal is unavailable. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.
理想の案が通らなかったので、次善の策を検討する。
Since the ideal plan wasn't approved, we'll consider the second-best option.
この方法が次善の選択だ。
This method is the second-best choice.