different between makuuchi vs juryo

English

Japanese ?? (maku-uchi ????, "inside the curtain"), from Middle Chinese ? (mak "curtain", "covering") + Japanese ?? (uchi "inside").

makuuchi

(sumo) The highest division of sumo wrestling, above juryo, comprising the yokozuna, ozeki, sekiwake, komusubi and maegashira ranks.

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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