ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sumo

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈsuːməʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sumo is a noun meaning (countable, colloquial) A rikishi (sumo wrestler).

Meaning

(countable, colloquial) A rikishi (sumo wrestler).

More Meanings

  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.

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Related dictionary entries include kuroboshi, sotomuso, torikumi, kuisagaru, puroresu, ottsuke.

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