負まけ得どく

noun

loss of a low-ranked wrestler in the extra eighth bout

Sumo term: when a low-ranked wrestler (usually makushita or below) loses in the additional eighth bout held on the final day of a tournament. This bout is arranged to give a winning record to a wrestler who would otherwise end with a losing record.

• 幕まく下したの力りき士しが負まけ得どくで勝かち越こしを逃のがした。

  The makushita wrestler missed a winning record due to a loss in the extra eighth bout.