ステージ
すてーじ
noun
stage; phase, level
1.
stage, platform for performances
A raised platform or area where performances, presentations, or events take place.
2.
stage, phase, level
A distinct phase or level in a process, development, or progression. Used in medical, business, and gaming contexts.
Functions
Sense 1 (physical stage): Refers to the platform for live performances. The native equivalent is 舞台, which is more common for theater and traditional performances.
Sense 2 (phase/level): Used in medicine (がんのステージ = cancer stage), business (成長ステージ = growth stage), and gaming (ステージ1, ステージ2...).
Common collocations
Related Words
Synonym:
舞台 (stage (theater/traditional))
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壇上 (on the platform)
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フェーズ (phase)