横綱
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Noun referring to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling. Example: 『横綱になる』 (yokozuna ni naru, 'to become a grand champion').
Theme
User and their coworker Taro are discussing sumo wrestling and its top champions during a lunch break.
横綱
よこづな
sumo grand champion
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a sumo wrestler with a huge belt — the 'grand champion'. The word sounds like 'yoko-tsuna' — think 'yoko (横, 'side') + tsuna (綱, 'rope')' for the belt worn by the top wrestler.
Cultural Note
『横綱』 (yokozuna, 'sumo grand champion') is the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling, awarded to wrestlers who demonstrate exceptional skill, strength, and dignity. It's a prestigious title with deep cultural significance in Japan.
Forms
Base: 横綱Noun referring to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling. Example: 『横綱になる』 (yokozuna ni naru, 'to become a grand champion').