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[しゅ()·だん()]
shudan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 手段

noun
  1. means; way; measure

Definition and Synonyms for 手段

Substance considerable capital (wealth or income)
Synonyms: 仕方, 手段, 方便, 方便, 資産
Tool the means whereby some act is accomplished
Synonyms: つま, ツール, , 手段, 道具
Method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方
Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
Synonyms: すべ, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, 手段, やり方, 方法, 方術, , 致し方, 途方
Medium a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
Synonyms: メディア, 媒体, 手段
Policy a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
Synonyms: 手段, 政策, 方策, 方針, 施策
Method implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方

Meanings for each kanji in 手段

» hand
» grade; steps; stairs

Categories 手段 is a member of

Implementation the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something)
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Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
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Instrumentality an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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Know-How the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
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Line Of Reasoning a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood
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Capital wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 手段

Sample Sentences for 手段

If we can't get the money in any other way, we can, as a last resort, sell the car.
In communism, the means of production are owned by the state.
All's fair in love and war.
She relied on the medicine as a last resort.
He employed dishonest means in his business.

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