手段

しゅだん

Means, method, measure

N3noun·shudan

How to remember it

手 (hand) + 段 (step) — a hand-step, a way to reach a goal.

Example sentences

  • 目的のために手段を選ばない。

    もくてきのためにしゅだんをえらばない。

    He doesn't choose means for his ends.

  • 連絡の手段を教えてください。

    れんらくのしゅだんをおしえてください。

    Please tell me a means of contact.

Usage

Often contrasted with 目的 (purpose) — 手段 vs 目的.

Related words

方法目的道具方式

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