Meet 段 in words for physical steps and figurative stages. Learn each reading with the whole word.
The idea
段 has 9 strokes; use the linked diagram for stroke order. Read 階段（かいだん）, 段差（だんさ）, 値段（ねだん） and 段階（だんかい） as complete words.
| Japanese word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 階段 | かいだん | stairs |
| 段差 | だんさ | step or difference in level |
| 値段 | ねだん | price |
| 普段 | ふだん | usually |
| 段階 | だんかい | stage |
Examples
- 階段では気をつけてください。Please be careful on the stairs.
- 入口に段差があります。There is a step at the entrance.
- このかばんの値段は高いです。The price of this bag is high.
- 普段は電車で通勤します。I usually go to work by train.
- 次の段階を計画しています。We are planning the next stage.
- 棚が三段あります。There are three tiers of shelves.
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Watch out
階段 means stairs, while 段階 means a stage in a process. 値段 means price, not a physical step; 普段 means usually.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 階段 in hiragana.
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かいだん
階段 is かいだん: the stairs. Remember both kanji and their readings together.
Write the reading of 値段 in hiragana.
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ねだん
値段 is ねだん: the price. 値 is read ね in this word.
Choose the missing kanji: 普＿（ふだん）［段／階］.
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段
段 completes 普段（ふだん）, meaning usually or ordinarily.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 階段 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 値段 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 普＿（ふだん）［段／階］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 段 using the diagram, then cover the table and read 階段 and 値段. Make a sentence with one word.