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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

  • チームが勝った、
    The team won, !
  • が提案した条件を甲が受け入れた。
    Party B's proposed terms were accepted by .
  • 質問に答えてくれて
    Thanks for answering my question, .
  • は甲に続く第二位の干。
    is the second stem following .
  • レイドで頑張ったね、
    You did great in the raid, !

Similar words

B
乙木
お疲れ
相手B
相手
おつかれ
おつっ
二番
乙位
乙方

Meanings

Party B

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

Usage

Use to refer to the second party when listing parties in legal documents.

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.

Common mistakes

Confusing with the first party or using it in informal contexts.
IncorrectCorrect
は提案した。 は提案した。
契約書ではが甲です。 契約書ではが甲です。
が支払うべき金額はが受け取る。 が支払うべき金額はが受け取る。
この文書はの間です。 この文書はの間です。

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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.

Usage

Use when indicating the second position in sequences derived from the Heavenly Stems.

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.

Common mistakes

Using for the third stem or mixing it up with other symbols.
IncorrectCorrect
は第三の干です。 は第三の干です。
は陽木を表す。 は陽木を表す。
暦では一年目になる。 暦では一年目になる。
は数字の三を示す。 は数字の三を示す。

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Online thanks

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

Usage

Use in informal online contexts to express appreciation for someone's work.

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, .

Common mistakes

Using in formal writing or confusing it with the legal or stem meanings.
IncorrectCorrect
会議の議事録にを記入した。 会議の議事録にを記入した。
メールでと書くと失礼です。 メールでお疲れ様ですと書くべきです。
は契約書の用語です。 はインターネットスラングです。
を使ってを指す。 を指すときはを使う。

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Usage

Choose the appropriate sense of based on context: legal contracts, sequential labeling, or casual online gratitude.

Common mistakes

The most frequent error is using for the first party or in formal writing where a polite phrase is required.

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.

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