無む段だん者しゃ

noun

person without a dan rank

Used in martial arts, go, shogi, and similar ranking systems for someone who has not yet attained a dan (black-belt equivalent) rank. Often contrasted with 有段者.

See also: 有段者

• 彼かれはまだ無む段だん者しゃだが、とても強つよい。

  He is still a non-dan holder, but he is very strong.

• この大たい会かいは無む段だん者しゃも参さん加かできる。

  This tournament is open to non-dan holders as well.