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段取り (だんどり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
plan ; arrangement ; program ; schedule of steps
Refers to a planned sequence of steps or logistical arrangements for a task, event, or project. Often used in business, event planning, and daily life.
ぎ
の
段だん
取ど
り
を
説せつ
明めい
し
て
ください
。
Please explain the meeting agenda.
Written forms 段だん 取ど り Usage 96%
Standard kanji form; high priority.
段だん どり Usage 3%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not commonly used.
ダンドリ Usage 1%
だんどり Usage 1%
Similar words 計けい 画かく 計画 is a broader term for a plan or project, while 段取り emphasizes the step-by-step arrangement and logistics.
手て 順じゅん 手順 refers to a procedure or order of steps, often more formal or technical; 段取り is more about practical scheduling and preparation.
Etymology Compound of 段 (step, stage) and 取り (taking, arranging). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely developed from the idea of 'taking steps' in order.
