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.

Illustration for 階段 (stairs)

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.

Full entry for 階段: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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