Sekiwake

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Full definition of sekiwake

Noun

1. (sumo) The rank of sumo wrestler below ozeki and above komusubi.
• 2018, Standards for Sumo ranking chart, Are there special standards for promotion to sekiwake or komusubi? No. The same standards apply as for promotion within the maegashira ranks.
2. (sumo) A person competing at the rank.
• 15 March 2018, Kakuryu makes most of second opportunity against Takarafuji, Sekiwake Tochinoshin (3-2) picked up a much-needed win against komusubi Chiyotairyu (1-4) after suffering his second loss the previous day.