相撲
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Noun referring to the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. Used in contexts like 『相撲を見る』 (sumo o miru, 'to watch sumo').
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are watching TV and discussing sports. Yumi mentions a recent sumo tournament.
相撲
すもう
sumo wrestling
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Picture two sumo wrestlers in a ring: 'Sumo' sounds like 'soo-mo' — think of them as 'soo-mo' giants wrestling!
Cultural Note
Sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport, with deep cultural and religious roots. Matches are held in 『土俵』 (dohyo, 'ring'), and wrestlers follow strict rituals like throwing salt for purification.
Forms
Base: 相撲Noun referring to the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. Used in contexts like 『相撲を見る』 (sumo o miru, 'to watch sumo').