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Meaning of sekiwake | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sumo wrestler ranked below ozeki and above komusubi.

Examples

“The highest rank attainable is yokozuna, or grand champion. […] After him in standing come the ozekis, or champions; the sekiwakes, or junior champions; […]”

“Are there special standards for promotion to sekiwake or komusubi? No. The same standards apply as for promotion within the maegashira ranks.”

“Sekiwake Tochinoshin (3-2) picked up a much-needed win against komusubi Chiyotairyu (1-4) after suffering his second loss the previous day.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Sekmai Sekondi Sekondi-Takoradi sekos Sekt Sekula