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Sumo is a form of full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers attempt to force eachother out of the circular ring or to touch ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet. The sport has a long history and is deeply influenced by tradition and ritual.

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Oyakata

Sports; Sumo

A sumo coach, almost always the owner of one of the 105 name licenses. Also used as a suffix as a personal honorific.

Osaka

Sports; Sumo

A large city in Kansai, south of Tokyo where the Haru-basho, or Spring Tournament, is held in March.

Mono-ii

Sports; Sumo

The discussion held by the shimpan when the gyōji's decision for a bout is called into question.

Mushōbu

Sports; Sumo

No Result. A kind of draw; the gyōji doesn't count a win or a loss. This outcome was recognised in the Edo period.

Nagoya

Sports; Sumo

A city between Osaka and Tokyo where a major tournament is held in July.

Natsu

Sports; Sumo

Summer; refers to the major tournament held in May in Tokyo.

Negishi-ryū

Sports; Sumo

The conservative style of calligraphy used in the banzuke. See sumō-ji.

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