What does 段 mean?
段 is a Japanese noun meaning “step” or “level” in English. It can also be translated as “shelf” or “tier” depending on context. It is written as 段 in kanji, だん in hiragana, and dan in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
階段を一段ずつ上った。
I went up the stairs one step at a time.
本棚の上の段に置いた。
I put it on the top shelf of the bookcase.