noun
A distinct step or phase in a process, development, or plan. Often used with counters or sequential expressions.
計画はまだ初期の段階です。
The plan is still in the early stages.
次の段階に
Are you ready to move on to the next step?
noun
A level or rank on a scale, such as skill, proficiency, or classification. Often used in educational, professional, or evaluative contexts.
彼の日本語は上級の段階に達している。
His Japanese has reached an advanced level.
試験の結果によってクラスが段階に分けられる。
Classes are divided into levels based on exam results.
noun
Used in contexts where things are arranged in a specific order or hierarchy. Less common than the stage/level senses.
手続きは段階を踏んで行う必要がある。
The procedure must be carried out in the proper order.
noun
Rare or archaic use for stairs; modern Japanese normally uses 階段 (かいだん). Cross-referenced with 階段.
See also: 階段
古い文書では「段階」が階段を意味することがあるが、現代では「階段」を使う。
In old documents, 段階 can mean stairs, but in modern Japanese 階段 is used.