Shirabe

上段じょうだん

Noun family or surname
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) upper tier;upper section;upper deck;upper row;upper step;upper grade;upper berth;top shelf
直径23m(下段)及び18m(上段)、高さ5mの二段式の円墳である。
It is a two level style round burial mound, 23m diameter (lower level), 18m (higher).
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) place of honor;place of honour
See also: 上座 (かみざ)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) dais;raised part of floor
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) overhead position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
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Jōdan