ja
en
Change language
Translating...
Party B, second party, second of the Ten Heavenly Stems, number two, letter B
Find language
/o̞tsɯ/
Add to My Dictionary
In My Dictionary
+1
A versatile character that marks the second party in legal documents, the second of the Ten Heavenly Stems, and serves as an informal online expression of appreciation.

Examples

  • 契約書では、は第二の当事者を指す。
    In the contract, refers to the second party.
  • 占いでは木のエレメントを意味する。
    In divination, signifies the wood element.
  • 古代の文献ではが二と記されている。
    Ancient texts record as two.
  • は陰木を表す。
    represents the yin wood.
  • 暦では年が続く。
    In the calendar, the year follows.

Similar words

相手B
B側
おつです
乙木
第二者
おつね
おつ
乙方
二番目

Meanings

Party B

legal
neutral
The second party in a contract or agreement, designated as 乙.

Examples

  • 契約書では、は第二の当事者を指す。
    In the contract, refers to the second party.
  • が提案した条件を甲が受け入れた。
    Party B's proposed terms were accepted by .
  • この取引はの間で行われる。
    This transaction is conducted between and .
  • は支払い期限を守らなければならない。
    must meet the payment deadline.
  • 契約書の第5条での権利が規定されている。
    Article 5 of the contract stipulates 's rights.
  • は甲に対して保証金を提供した。
    provided a deposit to .
  • が署名したら、契約は有効になる。
    The contract becomes effective once signs.

Similar words

Second of the Ten Heavenly Stems

everyday
neutral
The second of the traditional Chinese celestial stems, used to denote the number two or the letter B.

Examples

  • 十干の二番目はである。
    The second of the Ten Heavenly Stems is .
  • は陰木を表す。
    represents the yin wood.
  • 暦では年が続く。
    In the calendar, the year follows.
  • は二番目の位置を示す記号として使われる。
    is used as a symbol indicating the second position.
  • 古代の文献ではが二と記されている。
    Ancient texts record as two.
  • は甲に続く第二位の干。
    is the second stem following .
  • 占いでは木のエレメントを意味する。
    In divination, signifies the wood element.

Similar words

Online thanks

internet
informal
A slang abbreviation of お疲れ様 used in gaming and chat to thank someone for their effort.

Examples

  • ゲームで助けてくれた、
    Thanks for helping me in the game, !
  • レイドで頑張ったね、
    You did great in the raid, !
  • 課題を終えたらと言ってね。
    When you finish the assignment, say .
  • ライブ配信、です。
    The live stream was (thanks).
  • 今日も頑張ったね、
    You worked hard today, !
  • チームが勝った、
    The team won, !
  • 質問に答えてくれて
    Thanks for answering my question, .

Similar words

Etymology

Derived from the Chinese Heavenly Stems where 乙 is the second stem; it was later adopted in Japanese for ordering and legal notation.

FAQ

What does mean in a contract?

denotes the second party, often called Party B, in legal agreements.

How is pronounced?

is read as おつ (otsu).

What is the origin of the character ?

comes from the Chinese Ten Heavenly Stems where it is the second stem, later borrowed into Japanese.

When should I use to indicate sequence?

Use to label the second item in a series, such as in outlines, contracts, or ordered lists.

What does mean in online gaming slang?

In chats, is a short form of お疲れ様, used to thank someone for their effort.

Can be used in formal writing?

No, the slang sense should be kept to informal contexts; in formal text use the full phrase お疲れ様です.

What is the opposite of in legal notation?

The opposite is , which represents the first party.

Are there other characters for ordering like ?

Yes, the series continues with , , , etc., each marking successive positions.

Comments & contributions

Know this word from another angle? Add a correction, a nuance, or a usage note. New posts go public after a quick review.
Posting as a guest · Sign in
No comments yet. Be the first to add one.
Look up word or phrase...