段
grade · steps · stairs
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of weapon and cliff. Making step with weapon.
Symbolism
Stage, stairs, paragraph. Represents step.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
三段論法
さんだんろんぽう
syllogism
無理算段
むりさんだん
scraping together (a sum of money); raising (a sum of money) by straining one's credit
常套手段
じょうとうしゅだん
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
強硬手段
きょうこうしゅだん
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
Proverbs & Idioms
階段を一段ずつ登る
かいだんをいちだんずつのぼる
Climb stairs one step at a time
Proceed steadily and methodically in all endeavors
Anime & Manga
本好きの下剋上 司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません
Ascendance of a Bookworm
A well-known work with 段 in its Japanese title.
かぐや様は告らせたい 大人への階段
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Stairway to Adulthood-
A well-known work with 段 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 段 mean in Japanese?
段 means grade, steps, stairs.
How do you read 段?
On'yomi: ダン、タン (DAN, TAN).
How many strokes does 段 have?
段 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 段 a good kanji for a tattoo?
段 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grade, steps, stairs. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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