JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
段 — grade
- Reading
- ダン・タン
- Meaning
- grade; steps; stairs
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
段 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ダン・タン and it means grade; steps; stairs. 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.
段 appears in everyday japanese words such as 段 (step), 段々 (gradually) and 段階 (gradation).
Japanese words containing 段
Frequently asked questions
What does 段 mean in Japanese?
段 means grade; steps; stairs in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 段 read?
段 is read ダン・タン. Reading it inside real words — 段 and 段々 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 段 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 段 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 段 in a word?
A common word containing 段 is 段 (だん) — "step". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 段 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 段 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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