Word details

算段

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 算段.

Dictionary

Entry

算段んだんNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #11731
1

trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do)

Examples
ディビッドは今まで安定したくらしはなかった。彼はいつもやりくり算段の生活をしてきた。
David has never had a steady job. He has always lived by his wits.
2

contriving (to raise money); managing

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

calculate, divining, number, abacus, probability

14 strokesFrequency 361JLPT N2Grade 2

On

サン

Kun

そろ

grade, steps, stairs

9 strokesFrequency 479JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ダンタン

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