English–Japanese
“stairs” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaidan
Example
二階へは階段で行きます。ni kai e wa kai dan de i ki ma su
I take the stairs to the second floor.
How to say “stairs” in Japanese
“Stairs” in Japanese is 階段 (kaidan).
Refers to a set of steps arranged for walking up or down between floors or other levels.
Example sentences with 階段
この建物の階段は、幅が広くて安全です。ko no tate mono no kai dan wa haba ga hiro ku te an zen de su
The stairs in this building are wide and safe.
Tips for using 階段
- In everyday English, take the stairs is a common alternative to take the elevator when describing movement between floors.