noun
ozeki who fails to meet expectations
Sumo term for an ozeki (second-highest rank) wrestler who has not performed well enough to justify the rank, often facing demotion pressure. The term comes from the numbers 9 and 6, referring to a losing record of 9 wins and 6 losses in a 15-day tournament, which is considered poor for an ozeki.
先場所は九六に終わり、大関の地位が危うくなった。
Last tournament he ended up as a 9-6 ozeki, and his rank is now in danger.
九六の成績では、次の場所で負け越したら大関から陥落する。
With a 9-6 record, if he has a losing record next tournament he will be demoted from ozeki.