Yokozuna

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Usage notes

English

Etymology

Japanese wide rope - the symbol of their rank

Noun

yokozuna

1. ((sumo{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) the highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; a grand champion

Usage notes

• Technically, yokozuna is an honorary title, rather than a rank.