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独壇場

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 独壇場

くだんじょう
Noun
Freq #35678
1

Word born of confusion between the kanji 擅 and 壇

field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity; one's monopoly

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 365
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

single
alone
spontaneously
Germany

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドク
トク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと.り
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
どいつ
どっ
16 strokes
Frequency: 1512
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

podium
stage
rostrum
terrace

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
タン
12 strokes
Frequency: 52
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

location
place

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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