格段(かくだん)

かくだん
na-adjective, adverb
remarkably, exceptionally
1. remarkably, exceptionally, noticeably
Describes a striking degree of difference or improvement compared to before or to others. Emphasizes that the gap is significant and clearly noticeable.
技術(ぎじゅつ)が格段(かくだん)に上(あ)がった。
The skill level has improved remarkably.
去年(きょねん)と比(くら)べて格段(かくだん)の差(さ)がある。
There is a remarkable difference compared to last year.
スマートフォンの性能(せいのう)は数年前(すうねんまえ)と比(くら)べて格段(かくだん)に向上(こうじょう)している。
Smartphone performance has improved dramatically compared to a few years ago.

USAGE:

Used in two main patterns:

  • 格段(かくだん)に + verb/adjective: remarkably (adverbial)
  • 格段(かくだん)の + noun: remarkable, exceptional (adjectival)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 格段(かくだん)に良(よ)い: remarkably better
  • 格段(かくだん)に向上(こうじょう)する: to improve dramatically
  • 格段(かくだん)の差(さ): a remarkable difference
  • 格段(かくだん)の進歩(しんぽ): remarkable progress

Typically used in positive contexts (improvement, progress) but can also describe negative differences.

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