English–Japanese

“sumo wrestler” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirikishi

Example

この力士は強いです。ko no riki shi wa tsuyo i de su

This sumo wrestler is strong.

Illustration for 力士 (sumo wrestler)

How to say “sumo wrestler” in Japanese

“Sumo wrestler” in Japanese is 力士 (rikishi).

Describes a person recognized as a sumo wrestler within the organized world of sumo, rather than simply anyone who wrestles.

Full entry for 力士: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 力士

その力士は毎朝、厳しい稽古をしています。so no riki shi wa mai asa kibi shi i kei ko o shi te i ma su

That sumo wrestler practices hard every morning.

Tips for using 力士

  • The English-speaking wrestling world also knows Rikishi as the ring name of WWE performer Solofa Fatu, while 力士 (rikishi) in sumo means a sumo wrestler.

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