(とうだん)

とうだん
noun, suru verb
taking the stage, speaking at a podium
1. taking the stage, going up to the podium
The act of going up onto a stage or platform to give a speech, presentation, or performance. Commonly used in the context of conferences, ceremonies, and public events.
社長(しゃちょう)登壇(とうだん)した。
The company president took the stage.
(つぎ)登壇者(とうだんしゃ)紹介(しょうかい)します。
I will introduce the next speaker.
国際(こくさい)カンファレンスに登壇(とうだん)する機会(きかい)をいただき、光栄(こうえい)です。
I am honored to have the opportunity to speak at the international conference.

USAGE:
Used as a suru verb (登壇(とうだん)する = to take the stage) or as a noun modifier (登壇者(とうだんしゃ) = speaker/presenter). Common in business, academic, and formal event contexts. The word implies a raised platform or podium.

KANJI:
(とう) means "to climb" or "to ascend" and (だん) means "platform" or "podium." The compound literally means "to ascend the platform."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 登壇者(とうだんしゃ): speaker, presenter
  • 登壇(とうだん)する: to take the stage
  • カンファレンスに登壇(とうだん)する: to speak at a conference