first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.)
しょだん
Noun
1.
first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.), lowest rank, one dan
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囲碁の初段になるには、かなりの練習が必要だ。
Becoming a first dan in Go requires a lot of practice.
彼女はわずか10歳で空手の初段に昇格した。
She was promoted to first dan in karate at just 10 years old.
将棋の初段はプロ棋士への第一歩だ。
The first dan in Shogi is the first step towards becoming a professional player.
剣道の初段は、武道の基礎を習得した証である。
The first dan in Kendo is proof of having mastered the fundamentals of martial arts.
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