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to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
この国は経済規模で世界に亜ぐ。
This country ranks second in the world in economic size.
彼の実力はチームで一番に亜ぐ。
His ability ranks second on the team.
売上が業界トップに亜ぐ位置だ。
Sales are in second place in the industry.