sanyaku

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Japanese 三役, literally "three ranks".

Noun

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sanyaku (plural sanyaku)

  1. (sumo) Any of the three highest ranks of sumo wrestler: komusubi, sekiwake and ozeki, together with the honorary title of yokozuna.