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横綱
yokozuna
Description
横綱は、相撲でいちばん強い力士のことです。
A 横綱 is the strongest wrestler in sumo.
横綱になると、みんなから尊敬されます。
When you become a 横綱, everyone respects you.
Meanings
横綱yokozuna
yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo wrestling
あの横綱はとても強いです。
That yokozuna is very strong.
横綱yokozuna
the very best in a field; top figure
彼はこの業界の横綱だ。
He is the top leader in this industry.
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Notes
- Etymology
横 (horizontal) + 綱 (rope), from the thick white rope worn by top-rank wrestlers.
- Nuance
figuratively used for the number-one person or thing in any category.
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