Japanese word

一段

Pronunciation

Romajiichidan

Meaning

  • adverbeven more

Example

この話は一段面白くなりました。ko no hanashi wa ichi dan omo shiro ku na ri ma shi ta

This story became even more interesting.

Illustration for 一段 (even more)

More examples

雨がやんで、空気が一段と澄みました。ame ga ya n de kū ki ga ichi dan to su mi ma shi ta

After the rain stopped, the air became even clearer.

Core concept

Shows something rising to a higher degree, as if it moves up one step in intensity.

Common phrases

  • 一段と高まるichi dan to taka ma ru

    rise even more

  • 一段と深まるichi dan to fuka ma ru

    deepen even more

Similar words

一層issō: To a greater degree than at an earlier time or stage.
さらにsarani: To an increased degree or beyond the point already reached.
ますますmasumasu: With a continuing increase in degree, strength, or extent.

Definition in Japanese

程度が前よりさらに高くなるさま。tei do ga mae yo ri sa ra ni taka ku na ru sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese compound 一段 (ichidan, "one step") combines 一 (ichi, "one") and 段 (dan, "step" or "level"); its adverbial use expresses a further increase.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, the phrase 一段と (ichidanto) often emphasizes that a change or quality has increased further.

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