Japanese

りきし
Meaning: sumo wrestler
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

力
士

Example sentences

He dreams of becoming a famous sumo wrestler someday.
力士は相手を土俵の外に押し倒した。
The wrestler pushed his opponent down outside the ring.
力士たちは土俵の上で激しくぶつかり合った
The sumo wrestlers clashed fiercely on the dohyo.
力士が土俵の上で力強く四股を踏むと、会場中に大きな音が響いた。
When the sumo wrestler stomped his legs powerfully on the dohyo, a loud sound echoed throughout the venue.
力士たちは稽古の後に大きなちゃんこ鍋を囲んで食べる。
Sumo wrestlers gather around a large chanko-nabe to eat after practice.
大相撲の名古屋場所で力士が戦う
Sumo wrestlers compete in the Nagoya tournament.
力士がはたき込みで勝利した
The sumo wrestler won with a slap-down technique.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to a professional sumo wrestler. Can also mean a strong person in historical contexts.

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