横綱
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 横綱
1
Sumo
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion
2
best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
Kanji in this Word
横
15 strokes
Frequency: 480
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
sideways
side
horizontal
width
woof
unreasonable
perverse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よこ
綱
14 strokes
Frequency: 1053
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hawser
class (genus)
rope
cord
cable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つな
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