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A ''sekitori'' (関取) is a ''rikishi'' (sumo wrestler) who is ranked in one of the top two professional divisions: ''makuuchi'' and ''jūryō''. The name literally translates to having taken the barrier, as only a relatively small fraction of those who enter professional sumo achieve ''sekitori'' status. Currently there are 70 ''rikishi'' in these divisions. The benefits of being a ''sekitori'' compared to lower ranked wrestlers are significant and include: * to receive a salary and bonus (those in the lower divisions merely receive an allowance) * to have one's own supporters' club * to wear high quality men's kimono and other items of attire * to have a private room in the training stable * to be able to get married and live away from the training stable * to have junior ''rikishi'' to effectively act as their personal servants * to wear a silk ''mawashi'' with stiffened cords (called ''sagari'') in tournament bouts * to participate in the ring entrance ceremony and wear a ''keshō-mawashi'' * to wear the more elaborate ''oicho chonmage'' hairstyle in competition and on formal occasions * to become an elder in the Sumo Association if one is ''sekitori'' for long enough ==Memorabilia associated with ''sekitori''== The item of memorabilia most often associated with sumo wrestling is ''tegata'' (literally hand shape). Only ''sekitori'' are allowed to make them for fans. They could be equated to the sumo version of an autograph. ''Tegata'' consist of a print of a wrestler's hand using black or red ink accompanied by his ring name written in calligraphic style by the wrestler himself. Original ''tegata'' are given out to fans and members of one's supporter club. Printed copies of ''tegata'' can also be bought inexpensively. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「sekitori」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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