juryo division; second-highest sumo division
Refers to the second-highest professional sumo division, just below makuuchi. Also used to refer collectively to the wrestlers in that division.
He was promoted to the juryo division this tournament.
Juryo bouts take place before the makuuchi matches.
He was promoted to the juryo division this tournament.
After a losing streak, he was demoted from the juryo division.
He won the juryo championship and secured promotion to makuuchi.