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序
1
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way; incidentally; in passing
Examples
ついでに私のも買ってきてくれますか。
Can you buy one for me as well?
1
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
Examples
自分が集めた事実をもとにして、科学者は、その事実に意味と秩序と価値を与える論理の模様すなわち理論を織りあげるのである。
Around his facts the scientist weaves a logical pattern or theory which gives the facts meaning, order, and significance.
1
order; sequence
Examples
まずご両親に話してみるのが順序というものだろう。
First of all, you should talk it over with your parents.
2
procedure
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disorder; chaos; confusion
Examples
みんなが規則に忠実でないと無秩序になる。
There will be chaos unless we all adhere to the rules.
1
order; ordering
2
beginning; start
3
foreword; preface; introduction
4
opening of a song (in gagaku or noh)
1
序の口 only
the beginning (as in "this is only the beginning")
2
Sumo
lowest division in sumo
1
preface; foreword; introduction
Examples
彼はその戯曲にすばらしい序文を書いた。
He wrote a fine preface to the play.
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artistic modulations in traditional Japanese performances; opening, middle and climax (end)
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じょし only
foreword; preface; introduction
2
prefatory modifying statement (of a waka, etc.)