綱つなを張はる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become a yokozuna; be a yokozuna

Sumo term. Literally 'to stretch the rope', referring to the ceremonial rope (tsuna) worn by a yokozuna. Used for both the act of attaining the rank and holding the rank.

See also: 横綱 (よこづな)

• 彼かれはついに綱つなを張はるに至いたった。

  He finally attained the rank of yokozuna.

• 現げん役えきで綱つなを張はる力りき士しは少すくない。

  There are few active wrestlers who hold the yokozuna rank.