土俵
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Base noun form. Refers to the sumo wrestling ring made of clay. Example: 『力士が土俵で戦います』 (rikishi ga dohyou de tatakaimasu, 'Sumo wrestlers fight in the arena').
Theme
User and their coworker Takeshi are watching a sumo tournament on TV during a lunch break, talking about the sport and its traditions.
土俵
どひょう
arena (sumo ring)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Picture a 'dough' ball in a ring — sumo wrestlers fight on a clay arena! 'Dough' sounds like 『土俵』 (dohyou, 'arena').
Cultural Note
『土俵』 (dohyou, 'arena') specifically refers to the raised clay ring used in sumo wrestling. It's a sacred space in Japanese culture, with rituals performed before matches.
Forms
Base: 土俵Base noun form. Refers to the sumo wrestling ring made of clay. Example: 『力士が土俵で戦います』 (rikishi ga dohyou de tatakaimasu, 'Sumo wrestlers fight in the arena').