Meanings

newly recruited wrestlers in the second round of presentation after mae-zumo

table of rankings

illustrated rankings

newly recruited wrestlers in the first round of presentation after mae-zumo

rank-deciding committee

taking turns

lower number

higher number

confirmation number

first of all

exerting oneself to the utmost, prepared to die if necessary

substitute for a scheduled live broadcast of a sporting event that was rained out

freshly drawn bath

the (one's) best pupil

contest decided by a single round (bout)

beating of a drum as a signal to announce the opening (beginning) of an event (theatrical performance, festival, etc.)

retired (uniform) number

the crucial moment

three-game match

toe guards on clogs