What does 段階 mean?
段階 is a Japanese noun meaning “stage (of a process)” or “phase” in English. It can also be translated as “level” or “grade” depending on context. It is written as 段階 in kanji, だんかい in hiragana, and dankai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
病気はまだ初期の段階だ。
The illness is still in its early stages.
計画は最終段階に入った。
The plan has entered its final phase.