昇しょう段だん

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

promotion to a higher dan rank

Used for advancement in graded systems such as martial arts (judo, kendo, karate), board games (go, shogi), and other traditional disciplines. Often implies passing an exam or meeting requirements.

• 彼かれは今年ことし、三さん段だんに昇しょう段だんした。

  He was promoted to 3rd dan this year.

• 昇しょう段だん試し験けんは来らい月げつ行おこなわれる。