Kanji 段: grade, steps, stairs
Key takeaways
Kanji 段: grade, steps, stairs. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 段
grade, steps, stairs
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The left side of this kanji represents stacked steps, while the right side (殳, weapon/tool) suggests the action of carving or building those steps. It symbolizes the process of creating stairs or levels one by one, leading to meanings like 'steps,' 'grade,' or 'stage.' It is commonly used to denote ranks or sequential levels.
