Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 相撲(すもう) in Japanese

相撲, 角力
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
すもう, すまい
Romaji
sumō, sumai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sumo wrestling
    Example sentence
    大の相撲 He has a great enthusiasm.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sumo wrestler; rikishi
    Example sentence
    相撲腕組してみつめていた He watched the Sumo wrestling with folded arms.

Examples of 相撲, 角力, すもう, すまい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak

On'Yomi: ボク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

angle, corner, square, horn, antlers

On'Yomi: カク

Kun'Yomi: かど, つの

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JLPT 4

2 strokes

power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

On'Yomi: リョク, リキ, リイ

Kun'Yomi: ちから

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

On'Yomi: ソウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: あい-

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