(すもう)

すもう
noun
sumo wrestling
See also: 大相撲(おおずもう) (professional sumo)
1. sumo wrestling
A traditional Japanese form of wrestling where two opponents try to force each other out of a circular ring or make them touch the ground with anything other than their feet.
相撲(すもう)()()った
I went to watch sumo.
The children are wrestling (sumo-style).
Sumo is said to be Japan's national sport.
My grandfather loves sumo and watches professional sumo on TV every day.

相撲(すもう) is the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling.

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Cultural note: Sumo is considered Japan's national sport (国技(こくぎ)) and has deep connections to Shinto traditions.