Shodan

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The lowest black belt rank in Japanese martial arts. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    One who has attained this rank. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Japanese 初段.

Related phrases

black beltmartial arts

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