横綱
よこづな
yokozuna
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
横綱 (よこづな (yokozuna)) means "Grand champion (sumo)". The reading is よこづな (yokozuna). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Grand champion (sumo)
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Example Sentences
その力士は見事な成績を上げ、横綱昇進の資格を獲得した。
そのりきしはみごとなせいせきをあげ、よこづなしょうしんのしかくをかくとくした。
The wrestler achieved excellent results and earned qualification for promotion to grand champion.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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