Kanji

What does the kanji 段 mean?

段 means step, stage; level. On'yomi ダン、タン.

Quick facts
On'yomiダン、タン
Strokes9
Main radical殳
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ダン、タン
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

step, stage; level

Memory hook

A hand with a tool (殳) cutting one step after another — STEP, GRADE, PARAGRAPH.

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

  • 手段しゅだんmeans, method
  • 段々だんだんgradually, little by little
  • 階段かいだんstairs

More words with this kanji

  • 値段ねだんprice
  • 段だんstep, level, grade
  • 普段ふだんusually, ordinarily; everyday
  • 段階だんかいstage, phase
  • 一段といちだんとeven more, a notch more

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.