유도, 가라테 등 일본 무술에서 유단자(단)가 되기 전의 실력 단계를 나타내는 급수.
A numbered grade representing a level of proficiency below the black belt (dan) in Japanese martial arts such as judo or karate.
예문:
"He is currently a third kyu in shotokan karate."
"Students must pass a rigorous test to advance to the next kyu."
무술에서 급수를 보유하고 있는 수련자.
A practitioner of a martial art who holds a kyu grade.
예문:
"The tournament was divided into categories for dans and kyus."
"As a senior kyu, she was expected to assist the beginners."