rikishi

British  

/ rɪˈkɪʃɪ /

noun

1. a sumo wrestler

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Etymology

Origin of rikishi

Japanese, literally: strong man

Example Sentences

At 5-foot-11 and 310 pounds, Aonishiki isn’t the biggest fighter, or rikishi, to step onto the dohyo, nor is he the most classically trained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Non-Japanese rikishi, particularly those from Europe, often rely on their physical stature and strength to compensate for the technical skill of their opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ultimately, I am a rikishi,” Aonishiki says.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father, Rikishi, is in the WWE Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

All 40 rikishi participated in the closing ceremony on Sunday, with the tournament's final remarks left to Japanese yokozuna Onasato Daiki.

From BBC