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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a noun or with の to mean 'the second one' in a sequence, rank, or category. Common in formal contexts like '第二の故郷' (second hometown).
He loves Japan as his second home.
You should consider a second option.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉で第二位になるto come in second place (in a contest, ranking, etc.)
She came in second place in the marathon.
- 第二の〈人〉'the second X' — used to call a rising talent the successor to a famous predecessor
He is called 'the second Messi.'