dan

Martial arts level

Dan is a title of address in some martial arts traditions, indicating rank or mastery level: He earned his third dan in judo.

The dan ranking system originated in Japanese martial arts and games like Go, with higher numbers indicating greater expertise.

Dan also appears as a shortening of "danger" in informal contexts. (Capitalized Dan is a given name.)

rank

belt

Strap securing trousers

black beltMartial arts mastery level
degreeUnit of measurement
levelHorizontal or uniform position

grade · ranking · promotion · certification · master · progression · achievement · test · examination · hierarchy

attire

gi

Martial arts uniform

judogiJudo practice garment
obiJapanese robe sash
zoriJapanese straw sandal

tabi · men · do · tare

etiquette

kiai

Martial arts power shout

Categories

weightsgram, kilogram, ounce, pound, ton
judojudogi, judoka, tatami, dojo, sensei
Karatekarate, kata, kumite, dojo, gi
Taekwondofront kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, back kick, axe kick
Slavic Wordsda, on, brat, den, pet
Asian unitssun, ken, go, to, kin

Opposites

skill rank in martial arts/traditional games

dangup

Trivial or idle talk

white belt · novice · student grade · unranked · beginner

geographic position in ancient israel

Negev's main city

Phrases

Book of DanielProphetic Hebrew scripture
Steely DanJazz-rock studio duo
Dan Quayle
Jack Daniel'sTennessee sour mash whiskey
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Craig

Family

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