sanshō 三賞
The three special prizes for top-division wrestlers below ōzeki.
Sanshō are the three special prizes, open to top-division wrestlers below ōzeki who win at least eight bouts. Shukun-shō is for outstanding performance and kantō-shō for fighting spirit, while ginō-shō rewards technique. Each prize can go to several wrestlers or to nobody, and some are only awarded if the wrestler wins on the final day.
Related words
- shukun-shō 殊勲賞
- The special prize for outstanding performance against yokozuna and ōzeki.
- kantō-shō 敢闘賞
- The special prize for fighting spirit.
- ginō-shō 技能賞
- The special prize for technique.
- kachi-koshi 勝ち越し
- A winning record for the tournament: at least eight wins from 15, or four from seven.