小結
Meanings
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komusubi; sumo wrestler of the fourth highest rank
The fourth-highest rank in professional sumo, below sekiwake and above maegashira. Used as a title and to refer to a wrestler holding that rank.
He had a winning record last tournament and was promoted to komusubi.
The komusubi wrestler pulled off a huge upset by defeating the yokozuna.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が小結に昇進するfor someone to be promoted to komusubi
He was promoted to komusubi this tournament.
- 小結を務めるto hold the rank of komusubi
He has held the rank of komusubi for three consecutive tournaments.