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Party B , second party , second of the Ten Heavenly Stems , number two , letter B
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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 乙 は二番目の位置を示す記号として使われる。
乙 is used as a symbol indicating the second position.
ライブ配信、乙 です。
The live stream was 乙 (thanks).
暦では乙 年が続く。
In the calendar, the 乙 year follows.
契約書の第5条で乙 の権利が規定されている。
Article 5 of the contract stipulates 乙 's rights.
乙 は陰木を表す。
乙 represents the yin wood.
Similar words おつです！
B
相手方
第二
B側
おつっ
二番目
乙位
おつね
お疲れ
Meanings Examples 契約書では、乙 は第二の当事者を指す。
In the contract, 乙 refers to the second party.
乙 が提案した条件を甲が受け入れた。
Party B's proposed terms were accepted by 甲 .
この取引は乙 と甲 の間で行われる。
This transaction is conducted between 乙 and 甲 .
乙 は支払い期限を守らなければならない。
乙 must meet the payment deadline.
契約書の第5条で乙 の権利が規定されている。
Article 5 of the contract stipulates 乙 's rights.
乙 は甲に対して保証金を提供した。
乙 provided a deposit to 甲 .
乙 が署名したら、契約は有効になる。
The contract becomes effective once 乙 signs.
Examples 十干の二番目は乙 である。
The second of the Ten Heavenly Stems is 乙 .
乙 は陰木を表す。
乙 represents the yin wood.
暦では乙 年が続く。
In the calendar, the 乙 year follows.
乙 は二番目の位置を示す記号として使われる。
乙 is used as a symbol indicating the second position.
古代の文献では乙 が二と記されている。
Ancient texts record 乙 as two.
乙 は甲に続く第二位の干。
乙 is the second stem following 甲 .
占いで乙 は木のエレメントを意味する。
In divination, 乙 signifies the wood element.
Examples ゲームで助けてくれた、乙 ！
Thanks for helping me in the game, 乙 !
レイドで頑張ったね、乙 ！
You did great in the raid, 乙 !
課題を終えたら乙 と言ってね。
When you finish the assignment, say 乙 .
ライブ配信、乙 です。
The live stream was 乙 (thanks).
今日も頑張ったね、乙 ！
You worked hard today, 乙 !
チームが勝った、乙 ！
The team won, 乙 !
質問に答えてくれて乙 。
Thanks for answering my question, 乙 .
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 乙 mean in a contract?
乙 denotes the second party, often called Party B, in legal agreements.
What is the origin of the character 乙 ?
乙 comes from the Chinese Ten Heavenly Stems where it is the second stem, later borrowed into Japanese.
When should I use 乙 to indicate sequence?
Use 乙 to label the second item in a series, such as in outlines, contracts, or ordered lists.
What does 乙 mean in online gaming slang?
In chats, 乙 is a short form of お疲れ様 , used to thank someone for their effort.
Can 乙 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 乙 in legal notation?
The opposite is 甲 , which represents the first party.
Are there other characters for ordering like 乙 ?
Yes, the series continues with 甲 , 丙 , 丁 , etc., each marking successive positions.
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