踊り場
Meanings
dance floor; place for dancing
Refers to a physical space designated for dancing, such as in a club, hall, or outdoor event.
After the wedding, everyone went out onto the dance floor and enjoyed dancing.
staircase landing
The flat area between flights of stairs in a building; a common architectural term.
There is a large window on the staircase landing, making it bright.
leveling off; stagnation; plateau
Figurative use describing a period of little change after growth or decline, often in economic or performance contexts.
The economy seems to be reaching a plateau.
Usage patterns
- 踊り場で立ち止まるto stop on the (staircase) landing
He stopped on the staircase landing to catch his breath.
- 〈事〉が踊り場を迎えるfor something (e.g. the economy) to reach a plateau
The economic recovery has reached a plateau.
- 踊り場に差があるfor there to be a landing partway up a staircase
This building's staircase has a wide landing.
- 踊り場から抜け出すto break out of a plateau or stagnation
The company is finally breaking out of its plateau.