昇しょう級きゅう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

promotion; advancement in rank

Used for moving up in a ranking system, such as martial arts belts, job grades, or exam levels. Often used with する to mean 'get promoted' or 'advance in rank'. Antonym: 降級 (demotion).

Antonyms: 降級

• 彼かれは柔じゅう道どうで二に段だんに昇しょう級きゅうした。

  He was promoted to second dan in judo.

• 試し験けんに合ごう格かくして、次つぎのレベルに昇しょう級きゅうできる。

  If you pass the exam, you can advance to the next level.