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
彼は柔道で二段に昇級した。
He was promoted to second dan in judo.
試験に合格して、次のレベルに昇級できる。
If you pass the exam, you can advance to the next level.