Meaning of 相撲 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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相撲, 角力JLPT 2
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Kana Readingすもう, すまい
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Romajisumō, sumai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- sumo wrestling
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- sumo wrestler; rikishi
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Example Sentences
相撲, 角力, すもう, すまい used in context
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He has a great enthusiasm.
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He watched the Sumo wrestling with folded arms.
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They are Japanese sumo wrestlers.
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Have you ever watched sumo wrestling?
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Sumo is the traditional sport of Japan.
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相撲はとてもおもしろい。そうでなければ彼女は相撲に興味を持たないだろう。
Sumo is great fun; otherwise she wouldn't be interested in it.
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Kanji found in this word
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
On: リョク, リキ, リイ
Kun: ちから
2 strokes
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
On: ソウ, ショウ
Kun: あい-
9 strokes
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