Definition of "ozeki" []

• The rank of sumo wrestler below yokozuna and above sekiwake; a champion (noun)

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• "Stablemaster Otake and wrestler Kotomitsuki, who has the rank of "ozeki" -- second only to the sport's "yokozuna" grand champions."
• "The association has fired wrestler Kotomitsuki, 34, a high-ranking "ozeki" second only to"
• "Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto was Wednesday promoted to the number-two "ozeki" status, the first wrestler from the Baltic country to reach the top echelon of Japan's ancient sport."