different between ozeki vs yokozuna

ozeki

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese ??

Noun

ozeki (plural ozekis or ozeki)

  1. (sumo) A sumo wrestler ranking below yokozuna and above sekiwake; champion.

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yokozuna

English

Etymology

From Japanese ?? (wide rope), the symbol of their rank worn about the waist.

Noun

yokozuna (plural yokozunas or yokozuna)

  1. (sumo) The highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; grand champion.
  2. (sumo) A person holding the rank, either competing at the rank or retired after having achieved it.

Usage notes

  • Technically, yokozuna is an honorary title, rather than a rank.

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