ステップ

すてっぷ
noun
step
1. step, stage, phase
A step or stage in a process or procedure. Used to describe sequential phases of a plan, method, or progression.
次(つぎ)のステップに進(すす)む。
To move on to the next step.
ステップ１から順番(じゅんばん)に進(すす)めてください。
Please proceed in order from step one.
成功(せいこう)するためには小(ちい)さなステップを積(つ)み重(かさ)ねることが大切(たいせつ)だ。
To succeed, it's important to accumulate small steps.
2. dance step, footwork
A movement of the feet in dancing or exercise.
ステップを踏(ふ)む。
To do a step (in dance).
ダンスの基本(きほん)ステップを練習(れんしゅう)する。
To practice basic dance steps.
彼女(かのじょ)は軽(かる)やかなステップで舞台(ぶたい)を横切(よこぎ)った。
She crossed the stage with light, nimble steps.

ステップ has two main meanings: a stage in a process, and a physical footstep or dance move. From English "step."

MEANING 1 — PROCESS/STAGE:
This is the more common meaning in everyday Japanese. Used in business, education, and self-improvement contexts.

  • 次(つぎ)のステップ: next step
  • ステップバイステップ: step by step
  • ステップアップ: stepping up, advancement, improvement

MEANING 2 — DANCE/FOOTWORK:

Common patterns

Related Words

Related: 段階(だんかい) (stage, phase, step)
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Added 2026.2.17 22:41 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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