List: sumo
Terms used in sumo, a Japanese full-contact sport.
sumo expression
- 10 year career in the highest division is enough for anyone
sumo expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
sumo expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
sumo expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to achieve one's first victory after a string of losses
sumo expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to stop the opponent by pressing one's head into his chest
sumo expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to start a bout with the turn of a referee's fan
sumo expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to take and spit the water prior to a bout
sumo expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to have training bouts with one's junior during practice (of a senior wrestler)
sumo noun noun (generic)
- sumo wrestler with a big belly
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone sumo noun noun (generic)
- backward pivot throw, technique of leaning back and carrying one's opponent round and out of the ring
- turning the tables (on someone) at the last moment, last-minute reversal of fortunes