Translation and Meaning of: 手段 - shudan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 手段 (shudan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shudan
Kana: しゅだん
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: means; manner; measure
Meaning in English: means;way;measure
Definition: A method or tool to achieve a goal.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (手段) shudan
手段 is a Japanese word that means "means" or "method". It is composed of the characters 手 (te), which means "hand" and 段 (dan), which means "stage" or "step". Together, they form the idea of a method or process that is performed with the hands, that is, a means to achieve an objective. The word 手段 can be used in various contexts, such as in negotiations, business strategies, project planning, among others.How to Write in Japanese - (手段) shudan
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Synonyms and Similar - (手段) shudan
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
方法; 手法; 手っ取り早い手段; 手続き; 手腕; 手筈; 手配; 手引き
Words containing: 手段
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Words with the same pronunciation: しゅだん shudan
Example Sentences - (手段) shudan
Below are some example sentences:
控除は税金を減らすための重要な手段です。
Koujo wa zeikin wo herasu tame no juuyou na shudan desu
Deductions are an important means of reducing taxes.
The deduction is an important means of reducing taxes.
- 控除 - means "deduction" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 税金 - means "tax" in Japanese.
- を - is a grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 減らす - means "decrease" in Japanese.
- ため - means "to" or "in order to" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates possession or attribution.
- 重要な - means "important" in Japanese.
- 手段 - means "middle" or "way" in Japanese.
- です - is a polite way of stating something in Japanese.
鉄道は日本の交通手段の一つです。
Tetsudou wa Nihon no koutsu shudan no hitotsu desu
The railways are one of the means of transportation in Japan.
The railway is one of Japan's means of transport.
- 鉄道 - Means "railway" in Japanese.
- は - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "railroad".
- 日本 - Means "Japan" in Japanese.
- の - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of Japan".
- 交通手段 - means "means of transport" in Japanese.
- の - again, it indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of means of transport".
- 一つ - means "one" in Japanese, in this case, "one of the means of transport".
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese.
攻撃は最後の手段だ。
Kougeki wa saigo no shudan da
The attack is the last resort.
Attack is a last resort.
- 攻撃 - Means "attack" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "attack".
- 最後 - means "last" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 手段 - means "means" or "method" in Japanese.
- だ - is a grammatical particle that indicates the end of the sentence and can be translated as "is" or "to be".
手段は目的を達成するための重要な要素です。
Shudan wa mokuteki o tassei suru tame no juuyou na youso desu
The means are an important element in achieving a goal.
A means is an important factor in achieving your goals.
- 手段 (shudan) - means
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 目的 (mokuteki) - objective
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 達成する (tassei suru) - achieve, accomplish
- ための (tame no) - from, to
- 重要な (juuyou na) - important
- 要素 (yousou) - element
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
対話は相手を理解するための重要な手段です。
Taidowa wa aite o rikai suru tame no juuyou na shudan desu
Dialogue is an important means of understanding the other person.
Dialogue is an important means to understand the other person.
- 対話 (taiwa) - dialogue
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 相手 (aite) - another person, interlocutor
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 理解する (rikai suru) - understand
- ための (tame no) - for
- 重要な (juuyou na) - important
- 手段 (shudan) - middle, method
- です (desu) - verb to be/estar
モノレールは便利な交通手段です。
Monorēru wa benri na kōtsū shudan desu
The monorail is a convenient means of transport.
- モノレール - Monorail
- は - Topic particle
- 便利 - Convenient
- な - Adjectival suffix
- 交通 - Traffic
- 手段 - Half
- です - Polite way of "being"
打撃は強力な攻撃手段です。
Dageki wa kyōryoku na kōgeki shudan desu
Knock is a powerful mean attack.
- 打撃 - means "blow" or "physical attack".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 強力な - adjective meaning "powerful" or "strong."
- 攻撃手段 - means "means of attack" or "way of attacking".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
私鉄は都市部でよく使われる交通手段です。
Shitetsu wa toshibu de yoku tsukawareru kotsu shudan desu
Private railways are the commonly used transport in urban areas.
- 私鉄 - private railways
- は - topic particle
- 都市部 - urban areas
- で - location particle
- よく - often
- 使われる - to be used
- 交通手段 - means of transport
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
輸送手段を確保する必要がある。
Yusō shudan o kakuho suru hitsuyō ga aru
It is necessary to guarantee means of transport.
- 輸送 (yusō) - transportation
- 手段 (shudan) - middle
- を (o) - direct object particle
- 確保する (kakuho suru) - to ensure
- 必要がある (hitsuyō ga aru) - is required
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "means; manner; measure" é "(手段) shudan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
