Shikiri
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shikiri is a noun meaning (sumo) the preparation time before a sumo bout during which the rikishi try to gain a psychological advantage by intense staring (niramiai) and when salt is ceremonially thrown (kiyome-jio).
Meaning
(sumo) the preparation time before a sumo bout during which the rikishi try to gain a psychological advantage by intense staring (niramiai) and when salt is ceremonially thrown (kiyome-jio).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include niramiai, yumitori-shiki, sonkyo, degeiko, tachiai, oshidashi.
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