different between makushita vs juryo

English

Borrowed from Japanese ??.

makushita

(sumo) The third highest division of professional sumo wrestling, below juryo; the lowest division at which a salary is paid.

From Japanese ?? (jury?, ??????, “ten ry?”), from Middle Chinese ? (d?ip "ten") + ? (ljáng "tael").

juryo

(sumo) The second highest division in sumo wrestling, below makuuchi and above makushita; rikishi at this point receive a salary.

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