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力士
rikishi
Description
力士は、相撲を取る人のことです。
A 力士 is a person who wrestles in sumo.
体が大きくて強い力士は、たくさんの人に人気があります。
Large and strong 力士 are popular with many people.
Meanings
力士rikishi
a sumo wrestler
あの力士はとても強いです。
That sumo wrestler is very strong.
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Notes
- Etymology
力 (chikara, power) + 士 (shi, warrior/man), literally 'strong man'.
- Nuance
Formal term for a sumo wrestler; お相撲さん is the friendlier everyday word.
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