Sumo words, in the order you need them
Start with the beginner words and you can follow a match. Each level builds on the one before.
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Words
- Dohyo
- Rikishi
- Mawashi
- Basho
- Gyoji
- Shikona
- Rikishi entry
- Heya
- Chonmage
- Bout
- Win condition
- Tachi-ai
- Yorikiri
- Oshidashi
- Kimarite
- Kinjite
- Shinitai
- Non-technique results
- Kimarite groups
- Torinaoshi
- Banzuke
- Yokozuna
- Ozeki, Sekiwake, komusubi
- Makuuchi
- Maegashira
- Lower divisions
- Tournament days
- Championship
- Kachi-koshi
- Kantosho
- Hatakikomi
- Uwatenage
- Shitatenage
- Tsukidashi
- Hikiotoshi
- Shiko
- Chirichozu
- Salt throwing
- Shikiri
- Dohyo-iri
- Chikaramizu
- Sonkyo
- Yumitorishiki
- Juryo
- Danpatsu-shiki
- Zensho yusho
- Kadoban
- Shimpan
- Gyoji's calls
- Kachi-nanori
- Toshiyori
- Loss by rule
- Amateur sumo
- Weight classes
- Team competition