Definitions
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- noun sumo the second highest
division insumo wrestling , belowmakuuchi and abovemakushita ;rikishi at this point receive asalary
Etymologies
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Examples
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While Asashoryu took the trophy in the makuuchi division (upper division), South Korean-born Kasugao defeated Mongolian-born Asasekiryu for the title in the juryo division (second division).
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This was the first time that foreign-born wrestlers had ever won both the makuuchi and juryo divisions in the same basho.
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Match-fixing appears to be most prevalent among wrestlers in the second-tier juryo division, for whom demotion means the loss of a significant portion of their salary and the perks associated with competing in the higher ranks.
The Guardian World News Justin McCurry 2011
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Japanese sumo wrestling tournament cancelled over bout-fixing allegations Sumo bout-fixing is said to be most prevalent in the second-tier juryo division.
The Guardian World News Justin McCurry 2011
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They are juryo, the lowest level of professional sumo wrestlers, so that's why the stands aren't full yet.
WN.com - Articles related to Iran could halt 20% uranium enrichment if given fuel 2010
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They are juryo, the lowest level of professional sumo wrestlers, so that's why the stands aren't full yet.
WN.com - Articles related to Iran could halt 20% uranium enrichment if given fuel 2010
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Kototamiya, adapted from his own surname, he adopted the name of Kotomitsuki upon reaching the juryo division in November 1999.
Pravda.Ru 2010
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Takanohana asked the board Sunday to give Kotomitsuki a second chance, saying, "He can start from the lowest rank of the juryo division," but was met with criticism, according to sumo officials.
News On Japan 2010
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A total of 10 wrestlers in the top makuuchi and juryo divisions were suspended for the Nagoya meet and former ozeki Kotomitsuki was banned for life from the sport for gambling on baseball, allegedly a source of revenue for gangsters.
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A total of 10 wrestlers in the top makuuchi and juryo divisions were suspended for the Nagoya meet and former ozeki Kotomitsuki was banned for life from the sport for gambling on baseball, allegedly a source of revenue for gangsters.
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