Deshi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deshi is a noun meaning (sumo) a member of a heya ("stable"); trained by its shisho.
Meaning
(sumo) a member of a heya ("stable"); trained by its shisho.
More Meanings
- disciple, mentee, follower
Example Sentences
After him came several deshi, or followers he had mentored.
At eight years of age Kichitaro[u] was placed as disciple (_deshi_) at the Jo[u]shinji of Fukagawa.
Word Forms
- deshis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ani-deshi, oyakata, heyagashira, tsukebito, yobidashi, kyodai.
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