Translation and Meaning of: 階 - kai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 階 (kai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kai
Kana: かい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: -Pid (accountant); stories
Meaning in English: '-floor (counter);stories
Definition: Building or room with a structure with steps.
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Explanation and Etymology - (階) kai
階 (かい) is a Japanese word that means "floor" or "level". It is composed of the characters 阝, which represents a radical that indicates a construction or structure, and 皆, which means "everyone" or "everything". The combination of these characters suggests the idea of a structure that encompasses everything or all the floors of a building. The word can also be used in expressions such as 階段 (かいだん), which means "staircase", and 階級 (かいきゅう), which means "social class" or "hierarchy".How to Write in Japanese - (階) kai
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Synonyms and Similar - (階) kai
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:
階層; フロア; エッチュウ; カイ; キザシ; キザッテ; キダイ; キナ; キュウ; クダリ; ケイ; ゲン; コウ; サカ; ショウ; シン; タカ; ダン; チカ; テイ; ナカ; ニベ; ハシラ; ヒラ; ビル; フンド; ヘヤ; マド; メン; モク; ヤネ; ユウ; リョウ; リン; 上がり; 上り; 下がり; 下り; 一段; 一階; 二段; 二階; 三段; 三階; 四段;
Words containing: 階
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: だんかい
Romaji: dankai
Translation / Meaning:
graduation; stage; internship
Kana: かいそう
Romaji: kaisou
Translation / Meaning:
class; level; stratum; hierarchy
Kana: かいだん
Romaji: kaidan
Translation / Meaning:
stairs
Kana: かいきゅう
Romaji: kaikyuu
Translation / Meaning:
class; position; note
Words with the same pronunciation: かい kai
Example Sentences - (階) kai
Below are some example sentences:
階段を上がってください。
Kaidan wo agatte kudasai
Walk up the stairs.
- 階段 - It means "ladder" in Japanese.
- を - It is an object particle in Japanese, indicating that "階段" is the object of the action.
- 上がって - It is the imperative form of the verb 上がる (agaru), which means "to go up".
- ください - It is a request expression in Japanese, which can be translated as "please."
私たちは階級制度を廃止する必要があると信じています。
Watashitachi wa kaikyū seido o haishi suru hitsuyō ga aru to shinjite imasu
We believe we need to abolish the class system.
- 私たちは - We
- 階級制度 - class system
- を - object particle
- 廃止する - abolish
- 必要がある - be necessary
- と - quote particle
- 信じています - believe
私たちは階段を上がる。
Watashitachi wa kaidan wo agaru
We are going up the stairs.
We go upstairs.
- 私たちは - us in Japanese
- 階段を - "escada" in Japanese, followed by the particle "wo" indicating the direct object of the action
- 上がる - "subir" in Japanese, indicating the action being performed
段階を踏んで成長する。
Dankai wo funde seichou suru
Grow step by step in stages.
Grow in step.
- 段階 (dan-kai) - stages, phases
- を (wo) - object particle
- 踏んで (funde) - step, walk over
- 成長する (seichou suru) - grow, develop
この建物は階層が高いです。
Kono tatemono wa kaisou ga takai desu
This building has many floors.
This building has a high level.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 建物 - noun meaning "building"
- は - topic particle that indicates that the building is the theme of the sentence
- 階層 - "floors" or "levels"
- が - subject particle indicating that "floor" is the subject of the sentence
- 高い - adjective meaning "tall"
- です - verb "to be" in the present
段階を踏んで成功する。
Dankai wo funde seikou suru
O sucesso vem através de dar passos.
Success rising on stage.
- 段階 (dan-kai) - Stage, phase
- を (wo) - object particle
- 踏んで (funde) - Step, keep moving forward
- 成功 (seikou) - Success
- する (suru) - Verb to do"
私の身分は中流階級です。
Watashi no mibun wa chuuryuu kaikyuu desu
My status is a middle class.
- 私の身分 - My social position
- は - Topic particle
- 中流階級 - Middle class
- です - Polite way of "being"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "-Pid (accountant); stories" é "(階) kai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
