Makuuchi (幕内), or makunouchi (幕の内), is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Since 2004 its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (rikishi), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments.
Makuuchi (幕内), or makunouchi (幕の内), is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Since 2004 its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (rikishi), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments.
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