段だん位い

noun

dan rank; advanced rank; black belt grade

Refers to the graded level of proficiency in disciplines such as martial arts (judo, karate, kendo), board games (go, shogi), and other skill-based systems. Often used when discussing one's rank or comparing levels.

• 彼かれは柔じゅう道どうで三さん段だんの段だん位いを持もっている。

  He holds a 3rd dan rank in judo.

• 囲い碁ごの段だん位いは実じつ力りょくを示しめす一ひとつの目め安やすだ。

  Dan rank in go is one indicator of skill.