Sumo: meaning, definitions and examples
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sumo
[ หsuหmoส ]
Japanese wrestling
Sumo is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling that originated in Japan. In sumo, two wrestlers, known as rikishi, face off in a circular ring and attempt to force each other out of the ring or to make any part of the opponent's body other than the soles of their feet touch the ground. It is rich in culture and tradition, often accompanied by rituals and ceremonies, including the shiko stomping performed by the rikishi. Sumo has deep roots in Shinto rituals and has been practiced for centuries, with its rules and techniques constantly evolving.
Synonyms
combat sport, wrestling
Examples of usage
- The sumo tournament attracted many spectators.
- Rikishi train rigorously to compete in sumo matches.
- Sumo wrestlers wear traditional mawashi during competitions.
Translations
Translations of the word "sumo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sumรด
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Sumo
๐ฎ๐ฉ sumo
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะพ
๐ต๐ฑ sumo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธๆฒ
๐ซ๐ท sumo
๐ช๐ธ sumo
๐น๐ท sumo
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ชจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู ู
๐จ๐ฟ sumo
๐ธ๐ฐ sumo
๐จ๐ณ ็ธๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sumo
๐ฎ๐ธ sumo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sumo
๐ฒ๐ฝ sumo
Word origin
The term 'sumo' originates from the Japanese word '็ธๆฒ' (sumล), which itself is derived from the Classical Chinese word '็ธๆฒ' (xiฤngpลซ), meaning 'to wrestle'. Sumo has been practiced in Japan for over 1,500 years, with its initial purposes being related to Shinto rituals and a way to entertain the gods. The first recorded sumo wrestling match dates back to 23 B.C. in the early historical texts of Japan. Over the years, sumo has evolved from a religious ceremony into a professional sport, while retaining its spiritual significance. The modern rules were refined during the Edo period (1603-1868), leading to the structured competitions seen today. Sumo has become a symbol of Japanese culture, with tournaments held throughout the year and major events broadcast internationally.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,967 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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