dan
/dæn/
noun
- A rank or level in martial arts, especially judo or karate, showing a high degree of skill.
- The sensei is a fifth dan black belt in judo.
- He was promoted to second dan at the national tournament.
- She earned her first dan in karate after years of training.
- A small buoy used to mark a fishing net or a location in the water.
- We spotted the orange dan bobbing in the waves.
- The crew tied a flag to the dan so it would be easier to see.
- The fishermen placed a dan to mark where they had set their nets.