# shodan

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The lowest black belt rank in Japanese martial arts.
2. One who has attained this rank.

## Etymology
From Japanese 初段.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shodan