last five matches of makushita division wrestlers
Sumo term referring to the final five bouts of a makushita division wrestler in a tournament.
幕下の上位五番は、十両昇進をかけた重要な取組だ。
The last five matches of the makushita division are crucial bouts for promotion to juryo.
Formed from 上位, “upper ranks,” and 五番, “five bouts.” It denotes the final five bouts involving the highest-ranked wrestlers in the makushita division.