Word details

舞台

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

Dictionary

Entry

舞台たいNounFreq #2225
1

stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); (stage) performance

Examples
踊り手たちは舞台を横切って軽々と踊っていった。
The dancers tripped lightly across the stage.
2

setting (of a story); scene

Examples
その物語の舞台は明治末期の日本である。
The setting of the story is Japan in the late Meiji period.
3

sphere (of activity); stage (e.g. political stage); scene; arena; world

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dance, flit, circle, wheel

15 strokesFrequency 655JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

ま.う-ま.うまい

pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

5 strokesFrequency 262JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ダイタイ

Kun

うてなわれつかさ

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