第～
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Prefix attached to numbers to form ordinals (e.g., first, second). Must be followed by a number or counter. Example: 『第一』 (dai ichi, 'first').
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are at a bookstore, browsing through a series of novels. Yumi is trying to decide which book to buy next.
第～
だい～
～th (ordinal prefix)
Numbers & CountingOrder & Ranking (～番)
Memory Hook
Imagine a race where each runner has a number on their shirt: 『第』 (dai) looks like a 'die' (as in dice) with a number on it, marking their order. 'Die' → 第 (dai, 'ordinal prefix').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『第』 (dai) is commonly used in formal contexts like competitions, academic rankings, or historical periods, such as 『第一回』 (dai ikkai, 'first time / Event') or 『第二次世界大戦』 (dainiji sekai taisen, 'World War II').
Forms
Base: 第～Prefix attached to numbers to form ordinals (e.g., first, second). Must be followed by a number or counter. Example: 『第一』 (dai ichi, 'first').