JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
壇 — podium
- Reading
- ダン・タン
- Meaning
- podium; stage; rostrum; terrace
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
壇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ダン・タン and it means podium; stage; rostrum; terrace. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
壇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 壇 (platform) and 花壇 (flower bed).
Japanese words containing 壇
Frequently asked questions
What does 壇 mean in Japanese?
壇 means podium; stage; rostrum; terrace in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 壇 read?
壇 is read ダン・タン. Reading it inside real words — 壇 and 花壇 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 壇 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 壇 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 壇 in a word?
A common word containing 壇 is 壇 (だん) — "platform". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 壇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 壇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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