関取
Meanings
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sekitori; ranked sumo wrestler
A sumo wrestler in the top two divisions (makuuchi or juryo). The term is used within sumo culture; outside sumo it may be unfamiliar.
He finally got promoted to sekitori.
Once you become a sekitori, you receive a salary.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が関取になるfor someone to become a ranked sumo wrestler (sekitori)
He was promoted to juryo and became a sekitori.
- 関取に昇進するto be promoted to sekitori rank
He is expected to be promoted to sekitori next tournament.