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.
ステージ()
To stand on stage.
The singer performed passionately on stage.
It was my dream to perform on a big stage.
2. stage, phase, level
A distinct phase or level in a process, development, or progression. Used in medical, business, and gaming contexts.
To advance to the next stage.
The illness is still at an early stage.
I tried many times to clear the final stage of the game.

Functions

Sense 1 (physical stage): Refers to the platform for live performances. The native equivalent is 舞台(ぶたい), which is more common for theater and traditional performances.

Sense 2 (phase/level): Used in medicine (がんステージ = cancer stage), business (成長(せいちょう)ステージ = growth stage), and gaming (ステージ1, ステージ2...).

Common collocations