舞台
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舞台
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
Kanji in this Word
舞
15 strokes
Frequency: 655
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dance
flit
circle
wheel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.う
-ま.う
まい
台
5 strokes
Frequency: 262
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
pedestal
a stand
counter for machines and vehicles
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うてな
われ
つかさ
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