Apt name for a sensei (3)

I believe the answer is:

dan

(Other definitions for dan that I've seen before include "Proficient combative sportsman" , "Jacob's fourth son" , "Judo level and Wicklow lake" , "Grade of judo black belt" , "Skill level in judo" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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