yokozuna

== English == === Etymology === From Japanese 横綱(よこづな) (yokozuna, “wide rope”), the symbol of their rank worn about the waist. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -uːnə === Noun === yokozuna (plural yokozunas or yokozuna) (sumo) The highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; grand champion. (sumo) A person holding the rank, either competing at the rank or retired after having achieved it. ==== Usage notes ==== Technically, yokozuna is an honorary title, rather than a rank. ==== Translations ====