横綱

よこづな

Meanings

1. Noun yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion
2. best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop

Kanji

• 横 sideways. Read as よこ.
• 綱 rope. Read as つな.

Common phrases

• 横綱になる
• 横綱に昇進する
• 横綱を目指す
• 横綱がいる
• 横綱に勝つ

Words containing 横綱

• 横綱審議委員会 (よこづなしんぎいいんかい) Yokozuna Deliberation Committee
• 大横綱 (だいよこづな) grand champion considered to be truly great, usually with over 10 makuuchi tournament wins
• 学生横綱 (がくせいよこづな) university amateur champion

And 7 more.

Word lists

• JLPT N1
• Sumo

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