Word details
相撲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 相撲.
Dictionary
Entry
1
sumo (wrestling)
Examples
ここでは私は議論を、なぜ相撲の好きな外国人が多いか、に限定したい。
Here, I'll confine this discussion to why many foreigners enjoy sumo.
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Abbreviation
sumo wrestler; rikishi
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
相
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
9 strokesFrequency 45JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ソウショウ
Kun
あい-
Nanori
あいおうささがすけ
撲
slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak
15 strokesFrequency 1,283JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ボク
角
angle, corner, square, horn, antlers
7 strokesFrequency 805JLPT N2Grade 2
On
カク
Kun
かどつの
Nanori
いすすみずみふさ
力
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
2 strokesFrequency 62JLPT N3Grade 1
On
リョクリキリイ
Kun
ちから
Nanori
じからつとむ
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