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段
Step, Stage, Level
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Martial arts like Judo, Karate, and Kendo use the 段 ranking system. A black belt often begins at 初段 (first dan).
Memory Trick
Imagine climbing a STAIRCASE one STEP at a time. Every step takes you to a higher LEVEL.
Readings
Onyomi: ダン (dan)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
階段
かいだん (kaidan)
Stairs
段階
だんかい (dankai)
Stage
手段
しゅだん (shudan)
Means, Method
初段
しょだん (shodan)
First dan rank
Example Sentence
階段を 上がってください。
かいだんを あがってください。
kaidan o agatte kudasai
Please go up the stairs.