相撲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 相撲
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.
2
Abbreviation
sumo wrestler; rikishi
Kanji in this Word
相
9 strokes
Frequency: 45
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
inter-
mutual
together
each other
minister of state
councillor
aspect
phase
physiognomy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あい-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
い
おう
さ
さが
すけ
撲
15 strokes
Frequency: 1283
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
slap
strike
hit
beat
tell
speak
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボク
角
7 strokes
Frequency: 805
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
angle
corner
square
horn
antlers
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かど
つの
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
す
すみ
ずみ
ふさ
力
2 strokes
Frequency: 62
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
power
strength
strong
strain
bear up
exert
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョク
リキ
リイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちから
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
じから
つとむ
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