This page gathers the 104 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Sumo”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples.
- abisetaoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker forces his opponent over backwards by throwing his weight into him from a grappling position.
- amiuchi noun A kimarite in which the attacker throws his opponent behind him by pulling his arm with both hands and twisting backwards; resembles…
- ashitori noun a kimarite in which the attacker takes his opponent down by grabbing and lifting his leg with both hands
- banzuke noun the document, published six times a year, before each basho, showing the official rankings of all rikishi
- chongake noun A kimarite in which the attacker hooks his heel behind that of his opponent from the inside, pulls the leg towards him, grabs the…
- deshi noun a member of a heya ("stable"); trained by its shisho
- dohyo-iri noun a ring-entering ceremony performed by rikishi, in the juryo and higher divisions, upon entering the dohyo
- dojo noun Synonym of dohyo (“the ring in which a sumo wrestling match is held”).
- fumidashi noun A situation in which a defending rikishi accidentally steps too far back and out of the ring, his opponent thus winning. A rear step out.
- gasshohineri noun a kimarite in which the attacker clasps his hands behind the opponent's back and twists him down and over
- hanamichi noun Either of the East or West paths that lead to the dohyo
- harimanage noun A kimarite in which the attacker, at the edge of the dohyo, reaches over his opponent's shoulder, grabs his mawashi from behind, then pulls…
- hatakikomi noun a kimarite in which the attacker dodges his opponent at the tachiai and slaps his opponent's shoulder, back or arm, forcing him to touch…
- heya noun the so-called "stable" of rikishi who train under the instruction of a particular shisho; the place where this group lives and trains
- higashi noun The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
- hikiotoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker pulls on his opponent's arm, shoulder or mawashi while backing away.
- hikkake noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm with both hands and pulls him past him while moving backwards and to the side.
- isamiashi noun a situation in which an attacking rikishi accidentally steps too far forward and out of the ring, his opponent thus winning
- izori noun A kimarite in which the attacker dives under his opponent's charge, grabs his knees or his mawashi, and lifts him up and over backwards.
- jonidan noun The division of sumo wrestlers above jonokuchi and below sandanme, containing the highest number of rikishi.
- jonokuchi noun A member of the lowest division of sumo wrestlers (below jonidan) to which new recruits are promoted after their first tournament.
- jun-yusho noun The second-place position, behind yusho, at the end of a basho; often shared by more than one rikishi.
- juryo noun The second highest division in sumo wrestling, below makuuchi and above makushita; rikishi at this point receive a salary.
- kainahineri noun A kimarite in which the attacker locks one of his opponent's arms with both arms, then twists him down.
- kakenage noun A kimarite in which the attacker hooks one leg under those of his opponent, raises the hooked leg up and back forcing the opponent up and…
- kakezori noun A kimarite in which the attacker, with his head under one of his opponent's arms, takes an inside grip on the opponent's mawashi and twists…
- katasukashi noun A kimarite in which the attacker forces his opponent down by placing his hands on the opponent's shoulder blade (one inside and one…
- kawazugake noun A kimarite in which the attacker hooks his opponent's leg from the inside, pulls it forward and across his own body, taking him over…
- kekaeshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker sweeps his opponent's leg from under him by kicking it from the inside; often accompanied by a slap on the…
- ketaguri noun A kimarite in which the attacker leaps aside at the tachiai and sweeps his opponent's front leg from the inside while slapping the shoulder…
- kimedashi noun A kimarite in which the attacker bars or locks the opponent's arms by wrapping his own arms round them from the outside, then grabs one of…
- kimetaoshi noun a kimarite in which the attacker bars or locks his opponent's arms from the outside then forces him down by throwing his weight on top of…
- kirikaeshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker puts his knee behind his opponent's leg then twists him backwards over the knee.
- komatasukui noun A kimarite in which the attacker attempts to throw his opponent and, when the opponent steps forward to defend himself, the attacker grabs…
- koshinage noun a kimarite in which the attacker turns his opponent while pulling him onto his hips then straightens his knees and throws him over and onto…
- kotehineri noun A kimarite in which the attacker locks his opponents arm at the biceps then twists him around and down.
- kotenage noun A kimarite in which the attacker wraps his arm around that of his opponent and, when it is locked near the elbow, turning away from him.
- kubihineri noun A kimarite in which the attacker wraps one hand around his opponent's neck and grips his arm with the other; he then forces his opponent…
- kubinage noun A kimarite in which the attacker wraps one arm around his opponent's neck then turns and throws him.
- kuisagaru noun A technique in which a wrestler lowers his centre of gravity and pushes his opponent out of the ring
- maegashira noun The highest salaried rank of sumo wrestler, below komusubi and above juryo; the lowest rank in the makuuchi division.
- makushita noun The third highest division of professional sumo wrestling, below juryo; the lowest division at which a salary is paid.
- makuuchi noun The highest division of sumo wrestling, above juryo, comprising the yokozuna, ozeki, sekiwake, komusubi and maegashira ranks.
- makuuchi dohyo-iri noun A group ring-entering ceremony performed by all members of the makuuchi division, except the yokozuna, after the juryo bouts.
- matawari noun A form of exercise in which a rikishi sits on the ground with his legs wide apart, then lowers his torso to touch the ground between his…
- mitokorozeme noun A kimarite in which the attacker attempts an inside leg trip with one leg, tries to pull the other out from under him, and drives his head…
- nichonage noun a kimarite in which the attacker places a leg in front of his opponent's leg, at the knee, then sweeps back with his leg and pulls the…
- nimaigeri noun A kimarite in which the attacker kicks away the opponent's ankle while throwing or twisting him onto his side.
- nishi noun the left-hand (less prestigious) side of the banzuke (番付, “ranking list”)
- nodowa noun A thrust at the opponent's throat.
- oichomage noun The elaborate hairstyle, resembling a gingko leaf, worn by sekitori during bouts and on ceremonial occasions.
- okuriashi noun A situation in which a rikishi accidentally steps out of ring whilst carrying his opponent out, his opponent thus winning.
- okurigake noun A kimarite in which the attacker hooks his legs behind one of his opponent's and pulls it towards himself from behind, toppling his…
- okurinage noun A kimarite in which the attacker circles behind his opponent and throws him forward or to the side and down.
- okuritsuridashi noun a kimarite in which the attacker circles behind his opponent, lifts him up and carries him out of the ring
- omata noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's leg from the inside and lifts it up and backwards, driving his body into that of the…
- osakate noun A kimarite in which the attacker, grappling near the edge, bends backwards and swings his opponent around and out.
- oshidashi noun a kimarite in which the attacker pushes his opponent out of the ring, maintaining hand contact at all times
- oyakata noun A retired rikishi who has reached a certain standing and either becomes a shisho or helps train in others' heya.
- pusher-thruster noun A rikishi who uses his weight to push and pummel his opponent, rather than holding the opponent's mawashi and attempting to throw him
- sakatottari noun A kimarite, counter to a tottari, in which the attacker frees the arm being barred and forces his opponent to fall forward.
- sanyaku noun Any of the three highest ranks of sumo wrestler: komusubi, sekiwake and ozeki, together with the honorary title of yokozuna.
- shihon-bashira noun The four pillars that support the tsuriyane over the sumo ring; in modern practice removed for better television coverage.
- shikiri noun the preparation time before a sumo bout during which the rikishi try to gain a psychological advantage by intense staring (niramiai) and…
- shikiri-sen noun The two enamel lines, embedded in the dohyo, behind which the rikishi crouch in preparation for the tachiai.
- shiko noun One of the basic sumo exercises, in which the rikishi raises a leg high in the air to the side, then brings it down with a stamp. It is…
- shitatenage noun A kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent straight down with his inside arm as he twists away.
- shumokuzori noun A kimarite in which the attacker ducks under his opponent's arm and lifts him up and takes him over backwards.
- sonkyo noun The calm, straight-backed squat, following the shiko exercises, in mental preparation for the tachiai
- sotogake noun A kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent towards him, hooks his leg, and drives him over backwards.
- sotokomata noun a kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's leading leg, over the top of the thigh, and drives him over backwards
- sotomuso noun a kimarite in which the attacker reaches over his opponent's body to block his leg and, at the same time, locking his gripping arm and…
- sototasukizori noun A kimarite in which the attacker bars his opponent's inside gripping arm, grabs his closest leg and pulls it up and forces him to touch…
- stable noun An organization of sumo wrestlers who live and train together.
- sukuinage noun a kimarite in which the attacker releases his gripping hand, extends his arm across his opponent's back, turns away and pulls him forward…
- susoharai noun A kimarite in which the attacker sweeps his opponent's leg forward and pulls him backwards and down.
- susotori noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's ankle and pulls it up, driving him over backwards.
- taiko noun A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day
- tasukizori noun A kimarite in which the attacker ducks under his opponent's arm, grabs his arm and back leg and leans backwards, driving him over.
- tawara noun Any of the straw bales, packed with earth, placed in a circle on the dohyo and forming the area that the rikishi must stay inside.
- tokkurinage noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's head or neck with both hands and twists him over.
- tottari noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm at the wrist, bars it, and forces him down.
- tsukidashi noun A kimarite in which the attacker drives his opponent backwards and out using a rhythmic thrusting motion.
- tsukihiza noun a situation in which a rikishi accidentally touches the dohyo with his knee, his opponent thus winning
- tsukiotoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker drives his opponent down using a thrusting movement on his rib cage or shoulder.
- tsukitaoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker, after a heated slapping exchange, thrusts his opponent over onto his back or side.
- tsukite noun The situation in which a rikishi accidentally touches the dohyo with his hand, his opponent thus winning.
- tsumatori noun a kimarite in which the attacker reaches down and picks up his opponent's foot (at the toes) and pulls back and up forcing him to fall…
- tsuridashi noun A kimarite in which the attacker grips his opponent's mawashi and heaves him into the air, lifting him over and out of the ring.
- tsuriotoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker grips his opponent's mawashi, lifts him, and swings him sideways and down. A lifting bodyslam.
- tsutaezori noun A kimarite in which the attacker dives under his opponent's arm whilst maintaining a grip on it, then leans back, forcing him to fall…
- uchigake noun a kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent forward, hooks his opponent's leg with his own, and pulls him over backwards.
- uchimuso noun A kimarite in which the attacker sweeps one of his opponent's legs up by hitting his inner thigh, then pulling him with the other hand.
- unryu-gata noun The normal ring-entering ceremony performed by yokozuna, consisting of both offensive and defensive moves.
- utchari noun a kimarite in which the attacker, in a last ditch effort, drops his hips while twisting and pulling his opponent up and past him, sometimes…
- waridashi noun A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm at the biceps and pushes him back and out.
- watashikomi noun A kimarite in which the attacker, while driving his opponent forward, grabs his leg and pulls it, forcing him over.
- yagura noun A high wooden tower in front of a sumo arena from which a yobidashi beats the taiko drum each day before and after each tournament.
- yaguranage noun A kimarite in which the attacker pulls his opponent towards him, places his knee against his opponent's inner thigh and drives the leg…
- yobidashi noun Any of the functionaries whose tasks include building the dohyo, making announcements, singing the shikona of each rikishi and advising…
- yobimodoshi noun A kimarite in which the attacker first pulls his opponent forward, then suddenly releases his grip and pushes him back and down.
- yokozuna noun The highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; grand champion.
- yorikiri noun A kimarite in which the attacker drives his opponent out backwards while maintaining a constant grip on his mawashi.
- zubuneri noun A kimarite in which the attacker buries his head in the opponent's chest, locks his arm, and spins him down using the head as fulcrum.