English–Japanese

“yokozuna” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyokozuna

Example

横綱は相撲の最高位です。yoko zuna wa sumō no sai kō i de su

Yokozuna is the highest rank in sumo.

Illustration for 横綱 (yokozuna)

How to say “yokozuna” in Japanese

“Yokozuna” in Japanese is 横綱 (yokozuna).

Describes the highest standing in professional sumo, a title associated with lasting status rather than a single victory.

Full entry for 横綱: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 横綱

横綱は場所中も毎日稽古に励みます。yoko zuna wa ba sho chū mo mai nichi kei ko ni hage mi ma su

A yokozuna practices every day during a tournament.

Tips for using 横綱

  • A yokozuna is not demoted after losing matches, so poor performance can lead to retirement rather than a move to a lower rank.

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