Kanji: 段 (Step/Stage)
The kanji 段 means "step," "stair," "stage," or "rank." It represents a level in a progression, a physical step, or a degree of quality.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ダン (dan)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): -
Common Words & Usage:
階段 (kaidan) - Noun. Stairs, staircase.
段階 (dankai) - Noun. Stage, phase, level.
一段と (ichidan to) - Adverb. Noticeably, more than before.
手段 (shudan) - Noun. Means, method.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: この階段を上がると図書館があります。
Romaji: Kono kaidan o agaru to toshokan ga arimasu.
English: If you go up these stairs, you will find the library.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 段 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.