This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

一段落

ひと段落

Readings

Kana: いちだんらく、ひとだんらく
Romaji: ichidanraku, hitodanraku
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Definition

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completing the first stage; reaching a point where one can pause

Kanji

Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ
Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)
Readings: ダン、 タン
Meanings: grade, steps, stairs
Readings: ラク、 お.ちる、 お.ち、 お.とす
Meanings: fall, drop, come down, village, hamlet

Example Sentences

仕事(しごと)一段落(いちだんらく)したら()くよ。
➥When I am finished with what I am doing, I will come.
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今回(こんかい)のプロジェクトが()わって、やっと一段落(いちだんらく)したって(かん)じだね。
➥Now that the project has come to an end, I feel like I've finally come to a resting-place.
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仕事(しごと)来週(らいしゅう)今日(きょう)までに一段落(いちだんらく)するはずです。
➥The work should let up by a week from today.
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