Yokozuna

JLPT N1

横綱 (Yokozuna) is a Japanese noun meaning “yokozuna (highest rank in sumo), grand champion, best in its field, crème de la crème”.

Meanings

  1. nounyokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion
  2. nounbest in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop

Kanji in 横綱

sidewayshawser

Related words

horizontal (as opposed to vertical)Yokohama (city)embezzlementropelength and breadthsnatchingwickedlong sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)violenceprofilecrossing (a road, river, etc.)to lie down