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)
彼はついに綱を張るに至った。
He finally attained the rank of yokozuna.
現役で綱を張る力士は少ない。
There are few active wrestlers who hold the yokozuna rank.