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yokozunanoun
The highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; a grand champion.
Etymology: From 横綱 ‘wide rope’, the symbol of their rank worn about the waist.
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yokozuna
Makuuchi (幕内), or makunouchi (幕の内), is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (rikishi), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments. This is the only division that is featured on NHK's standard live coverage of sumo tournaments. The lower divisions are shown on their satellite coverage, with only the makuuchi broadcast having bilingual English commentary. Makuuchi literally means "inside the curtain", a reference to the early period of professional sumo, when there was a curtained-off area reserved for the top ranked wrestlers, to sit before appearing for their bouts. Wrestlers are considered for promotion or demotion in rank before each grand tournament according to their performance in the one previous. Generally, a greater number of wins than losses (kachi-koshi) results in a promotion, and the reverse (make-koshi) results in demotion. There are stricter criteria for promotion to the top two ranks, which are also privileged when considered for demotion.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Yokozuna in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Yokozuna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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