(thing) by cordelia Mon Mar 19 2001 at 23:48:48
Japanese term indicating level, or rank. Typically used in martial arts (and go) to denote black belt gradations:
  • sho-dan - First degree
  • ni-dan - Second degree
  • san-dan - Third degree
  • ro-dan - Fourth degree
  • go-dan - Fifth degree
etc.

see also (kyu)

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