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Definition dan in American English

dan noun

[countable] noun
/dæn/
1

one of the ten levels of advanced achievement and ability in judo or karate

Example

The fifth dan denotes absolute mastery of judo. The other levels are honorary.

Synonyms and related words
belt black belt dan
1.1

someone who has achieved a dan

Example

He is a second dan Black Belt in karate with a doctorate in physics.

Synonyms and related words
belt black belt dan
Definition dan in American English