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‖ yokozuna|jəʊkəˈzuːnə|
[Jap., f. yoko across + zuna, f. tsuna rope, festoon, orig. a sacred straw festoon presented to a champion wrestler.]
A grand champion sumo wrestler.
1966Manch. Guardian Weekly 9 June 7 The last six bouts were the most important with two yokozuna (grand champions) and several ozeki (champions) fighting. 1972Times 19 July 6/7 The only Yokozuna or grand champion at present active, Kitanofuji, was unable to take part in the Nagoya tournament because of injury. 1974Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 22 Feb. 40/3 The yokozuna is the embodiment of all the highest virtues of Sumo and no slightly less than brilliant sumotori will ever be allowed to degrade the status of the Grand Champion. |