This constructs a string for a sumotori's rank. It takes three unnamed parameters. All are optional, but if none are given the results are very uninteresting. It's primarily intended for use by other templates, but it may have a broader application.

1: A 1 or 2 letter code for the rikishi's division or makuuchi rank:

  • Y: Yokozuna
  • O: Ōzeki
  • S: Sekiwake
  • K: Komosubi
  • M: Maegashira
  • J: Jūryō
  • MA: Makushita
  • MT: Makushita tsukedashi
  • SA: Sandanme
  • ST: Sandanme tsukedashi
  • JO: Jonidan
  • JK: Jonokuchi
  • BG: Banzuke-gai
  • SD: Shin-deshi
  • SJ: Shinjo

2: Number within division or rank, or H for sanyaku and maegashira haridashi
3: E or W for East or West