sumo

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsuːməʊ/

Noun

uncountable colloquial countable

(uncountable) A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.

Japanese Meaning

日本の伝統的な相撲。土俵上で、相手を土俵の外に押し出すか、足の裏以外の部分が地面についたときに負けとされる格闘技。

What is this buttons?

The humility and strength displayed in sumo matches left a lasting impression on the visitors.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

見学者たちは、伝統的な相撲の試合で見られた謙虚さと力強さに強い印象を受けた。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable) A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.

Sense（2）

(countable, colloquial) A rikishi (sumo wrestler)

sumo

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sumos

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