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on the platform; on stage; at the podium
The raised platform or stage area where someone stands to give a speech, receive an award, or perform at a ceremony or event.
壇上に上がって挨拶した。
I went up on stage and gave a greeting.
壇上の演者に拍手が送られた。
Applause was given to the performer on stage.
卒業式で壇上に立ち、代表として答辞を読み上げた。
I stood on the stage at the graduation ceremony and read the farewell address as the class representative.
Refers to the raised platform or stage area where someone stands to give a speech, receive an award, or perform. Combines 壇 (platform, podium) and 上 (on top of).
USAGE:
- Commonly used with positional expressions: 壇上に上がる (to go up on stage), 壇上に立つ (to stand on stage)
- Used in contexts like ceremonies, speeches, presentations, and award events
- Can also be used as a location modifier: 壇上の人 (the person on stage)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 壇上に上がる: to go up on stage
- 壇上に立つ: to stand on the platform
- 壇上から降りる: to come down from the stage
- 壇上で挨拶する: to give a greeting on stage
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ステージ: stage — the loanword, broader in use (concerts, events)
- 舞台: stage — used for theater and performances, also figuratively
- 演壇: speaker's platform, podium — specifically for giving speeches
- 登壇: going up to the podium — the act of ascending the stage