ちゃんこ番ばんちゃんこばんMeanings1nounperson in charge of preparing chanko for rikishisumoSumo term. Usually a low-ranking rikishi assigned to cook chanko-nabe for the stable.新しん弟で子しはちゃんこ番ばんを任まかされることが多おおい。New apprentices are often put in charge of chanko duty.