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昇しょう段だん

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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.