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dan
A rank in Japanese martial arts such as judo, karate, or aikido. Dan ranks usually begin after the student ranks and become higher as the number increases.
Sie hat im Judo den fünften Dan erreicht.
She has reached fifth dan in judo.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dan |
| genitive | des Dan |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dan | die Dan |
| accusative | den Dan | die Dan |
| dative | dem Dan | den Dan |
| genitive | des Dan | der Dan |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'erreichen' (to reach) and 'erwerben' (to earn) are often used with 'Dan'. The phrase 'die Prüfung zum ... Dan ablegen' (to take the exam for ... dan) is also common in martial arts.
Nach vielen Jahren Training legte er die Prüfung zum dritten Dan ab.
After many years of training, he took the exam for third dan.
When the rank is mentioned as a goal or result, 'Dan' is often used in the accusative: 'den ersten Dan' (first dan), 'den dritten Dan' (third dan), or 'den fünften Dan' (fifth dan).
Sie möchte nächstes Jahr den zweiten Dan erwerben.
She wants to earn second dan next year.
'Dan' usually appears together with a martial art and a number. The number is often given as an ordinal number and indicates the specific rank.
Für die Prüfung zum vierten Dan trainiert er regelmäßig im Karate.
He trains regularly in karate for the exam for fourth dan.
