段

段 — grade, steps, stairs

Learn the correct stroke order for 段 (grade), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)ダンdan、タンtan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes9

Radical殳

Frequency#479

Meaningsgrade, steps, stairs

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

一段いちだんeven more; still more; much more

階段かいだんstairs; stairway; staircasenoun

格段かくだんdramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); markednoun

手段しゅだんmeans; way; methodnoun

石段いしだん(flight of) stone steps; stone stairwaynoun

段階だんかいstage; step; phasenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 段 (grade) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 殳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 段 is #479, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一段いちだん — even more; still more; much more

階段かいだん — stairs; stairway; staircase

格段かくだん — dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (殳)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 段 have?

The kanji 段 (grade) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 段?

段 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 段 mean?

段 means: grade, steps, stairs. On'yomi readings: ダン, タン.

What JLPT level is 段?

段 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.