order · obey

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is じゅん, and no kun reading is listed. It has 12 strokes. It appears in words for order and obedient behavior.
• Basic usage: 順序 is read じゅんじょ and 従順 is read じゅうじゅん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 順序 / 従順
  • 順序 means order or sequence and is read じゅんじょ. It refers to the order for assembling parts or giving presentations.
  • 説明書に書かれた順序で部品を組み立てました。 means “I assembled the parts in the order shown in the instructions.”
  • 従順 means obedient or submissive and is read じゅうじゅん. It describes an obedient or submissive attitude toward an owner or superior.
  • 子どもの頃から飼っている犬は、主人にとても従順です。 means “The dog we have had since childhood is very obedient to its owner.”