juryoEtymologyBorrowed from Japanese 十両(じゅうりょう) (jūryō, “ten ryō”), from Middle Chinese 十 (dʒip, “ten”) + 兩 (ljáng, “tael”).juryo means the second highest division in sumo wrestling, below makuuchi and above makushita; rikishi at this point receive a salary. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounThe second highest division in sumo wrestling, below makuuchi and above makushita; rikishi at this point receive a salary.An athlete in this division.“Jesse won promotion into what is called the juryo division of sumo and to the title of “sekitori” on the basis of his showing at the New Year’s Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, where he compiled a respectable 5-2 showing, including wins over two former juryos.”