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Ordinal Numbers and Adverb Question - 05-28-2009, 05:59 AM

Hi. I have two questions that I can't get, one involving use of ordinal numbers and one regarding adverbs.

1. We used to say like にちばんどおり, however isn't it the same thing as saying ふたつ目の道? Aren't both saying the same thing essentially? What exactly constitutes to using ばん as opposed to 目?I never really understood usage of ばん.

2. When you want to say turn down the volume on the radio, why is it ラジオの音をちいさくしてください instead of ラジオの音をすこしにしてください?Would I have to say ラジオの音をもう少しすこしにしてください?

Thanks!
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