A stage, step, or phase in a process; a point in a sequence of development.
計画は三段階で進める予定だ。
The plan is scheduled to proceed in three stages.
学習は段階を踏んで進めることが大切だ。
It's important to advance learning step by step.
交渉はまだ初期の段階にある。
Negotiations are still at an early stage.
A level, rank, grade, or degree; used to indicate gradation or relative standing.
試験は難易度別の段階に分かれている。
The test is divided into levels by difficulty.
経験の段階に応じて仕事内容が変わる。
The work changes according to the level of experience.
Order or sequence; the successive order in which things occur or should be done.
段階を追って説明すれば理解しやすい。
If you explain things step by step, they're easier to understand.
A step (of a staircase); sense similar to 'stairs' (often used in specific contexts).
庭の段階を上ると、展望台に出る。
If you go up the steps in the garden, you'll come out at the observatory.
古い家の段階は一つ一つが低い。
The steps in the old house are each quite low.