temporary coaching status for a retired wrestler
A sumo-specific rank: a retired wrestler who temporarily retains elder-like coaching privileges for a limited period (usually one tournament) before fully retiring or transitioning to a permanent elder role.
After retiring, the former ōzeki served as a jun-toshiyori and coached at the stable.
The jun-toshiyori status lasts only one tournament; after that, the wrestler must acquire an elder stock.
Standard kanji spelling for this sumo term.
Abbreviated spelling; less common but still used in sumo contexts.
From 準 (jun, 'quasi-') + 年寄り (toshiyori, 'elder' in sumo context). The term reflects a provisional elder status.