shodande
1. First step; At the first stage
Noun
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1. First step; At the first stage
1. first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.); lowest rank
1. Was a beginner.; Was first-level.
1. Probably first dan.; Likely a beginner dan.
1. Not a beginner.; Not first dan.
1. Was not a beginner.; Was not first dan.
1. If/when first dan; If first dan
1. Beginner rank; First level
1. judgement; judgment
2. carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
1. discretionary sentence; discretionary penalty