Chiyomaru
千代丸 · Maegashira · Kokonoe stable · retired
File:Chiyomaru_2014.jpg?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Maegashira |
| Stable | Kokonoe stable |
| From | Kagoshima-ken, Shibushi-shi |
| Born | 1991-04-17 |
| Height | 178.5 cm |
| Weight | 173.7 kg |
| First tournament | May 2007 |
| Retired | 2026-03-22T15:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 千代丸. Taken character by character:
| 千 | thousand |
| 代 | generation |
| 丸 | round; a traditional ending for boys’ names and ships |
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Chiyomaru has fought 1,245 recorded bouts, winning 614 and losing 631 — a winning rate of 49.3%. He has taken 1 championship.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 155 | 25.2% |
| Hand pull down | 引き落とし | 104 | 16.9% |
| Slap down | 叩き込み | 82 | 13.4% |
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 65 | 10.6% |
| Thrust down | 突き落とし | 60 | 9.8% |
| Frontal thrust out | 突き出し | 59 | 9.6% |
| Frontal push down | 押し倒し | 18 | 2.9% |
| Over arm throw | 上手投げ | 17 | 2.8% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidenoumi | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Azumaryu Tsuyoshi | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| Kagayaki | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Ishiura Shikanosuke | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Tsurugisho | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| Sadanoumi | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Daiamami | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| Akua | 20 | 13 | 7 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Sandanme 1 West | 4–3 |
| January 2026 | Makushita 29 West | 1–6 |
| November 2025 | Makushita 13 East | 2–5 |
| September 2025 | Makushita 11 East | 3–4 |
| July 2025 | Makushita 16 West | 4–3 |
| May 2025 | Makushita 11 East | 3–4 |
| March 2025 | Makushita 16 East | 4–3 |
| January 2025 | Makushita 10 East | 3–4 |
| November 2024 | Juryo 11 West | 1–14 |
| September 2024 | Makushita 3 West | 5–2 |
| July 2024 | Makushita 6 East | 4–3 |
| May 2024 | Juryo 13 West | 4–11 |
| March 2024 | Makushita 1 East | 4–3 |
| January 2024 | Juryo 12 East | 5–10 |
| November 2023 | Juryo 8 East | 4–7–4 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Hidenoumi | 22 | 11–11 |
| Kagayaki | 21 | 11–10 |
| Azumaryu Tsuyoshi | 21 | 15–6 |
| Ishiura Shikanosuke | 21 | 11–10 |
| Tsurugisho | 21 | 7–14 |
| Sadanoumi | 20 | 14–6 |
| Daiamami | 20 | 5–15 |
| Akua | 20 | 13–7 |
| Tokushoryu Makoto | 18 | 12–6 |
| Shimanoumi | 17 | 6–11 |
| Kotoeko Mitsunori | 17 | 9–8 |
| Nishikigi | 15 | 5–10 |
| Onosho Fumiya | 15 | 5–10 |
| Yutakayama Ryota | 14 | 6–8 |
| Arawashi Tsuyoshi | 14 | 5–9 |
| Kyokushuho Koki | 14 | 5–9 |
| Kitaharima | 13 | 7–6 |
| Takarafuji | 12 | 1–11 |
| Myogiryu Yasunari | 12 | 5–7 |
| Kaisei Ichiro | 12 | 6–6 |
| Terutsuyoshi Shoki | 12 | 4–8 |
| Kyokutaisei Takuya | 12 | 3–9 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Chiyomaru: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.