有ゆう段だん

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

holding a dan rank

Used in martial arts, go, shogi, and similar disciplines to describe a person who has attained a dan rank (black belt or equivalent). Often used attributively with の.

• 彼かれは有ゆう段だん者しゃだ。

  He is a dan-holder.

• 有ゆう段だんの人ひとはこのクラスに参さん加かできます。

  People with a dan rank can join this class.