ōzeki (second highest rank in sumo)
The second highest rank in professional sumo, below yokozuna. A wrestler at this rank is called an ōzeki.
He was promoted to ōzeki last tournament.
大関は横綱に次ぐ地位だ。
Ōzeki is the rank just below yokozuna.
That wrestler was promoted to ōzeki thanks to his strong performance this tournament.
Because of his poor results, he was demoted from ōzeki.
physically exceptional wrestler promoted straight to ōzeki during the Edo period
ozeki in danger of demotion
returning ozeki; former ozeki regaining rank