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sumo

 

[ หˆsuหmoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sumรด

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ธๆ’ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sumo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sumo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sumo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sumo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธๆ‰‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sumo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sumo

Etymology

The term 'sumo' originates from the Japanese word '็›ธๆ’ฒ' (sumล), which itself is derived from the Classical Chinese word '็›ธๆ’ฒ' (xiฤngpลซ), 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.