English–Japanese

“sumo” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisumō

Example

私は相撲を見ます。watashi wa sumō o mi ma su

I watch sumo.

Illustration for 相撲 (sumo)

How to say “sumo” in Japanese

“Sumo” in Japanese is 相撲 (sumō).

Centers on a contest of pushing, gripping, and balance in which one wrestler loses control of the ring or falls first.

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

Example sentences with 相撲

日本の相撲は海外でも人気があります。nihon no sumō wa kai gai de mo nin ki ga a ri ma su

Japanese sumo is popular overseas as well.

Tips for using 相撲

  • In English, sumo is a loanword used for both the sport and its professional world, so it appears in news about tournaments, rankings, and wrestlers.

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