段

holder of a dan rank; dan player (in go or shogi); black belt (in martial arts)

to hold a sword above one's head

to be haughty; to be arrogant

Noun or verb acting prenominally

multistage; cascade

Logic

syllogism

measures to defend oneself (for self-defense) (defence)

Abbreviation

twilled fabric

ascending staircase

stairwell; stair hall; staircase

preceding paragraph; first part

means of transportation; means of transport

promotion

tiered doll stand (for hina dolls)

tiered platform; tiered gallery

by any means, fair or foul

means of communication; media of communication; organ of communication; tool of communication

gallows

bottom step; bottom stair; last line; last column; bottom row (e.g. drawers)

room with a raised floor

to try everything; to leave no stone unturned

to be willing to do anything (any trick) to achieve one's end

means of production

triple jump; hop, step and jump

legal means; legal methods; legal measures

highly ranked

latter or second part