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段
段 (readings: だん; Japanese kanji) means “step / stage”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 段階 (stage).
What does 段 mean?
| Kanji | 段 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | step / stage |
| Readings | だん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 段
段 is read だん depending on the word.
Example words with 段
| Example | 段階 (stage) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14