Where does “相撲” come from?
相撲 (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese 争ふ — to contend, resist.
相撲 (Japanese): sumo; Short for 相撲取り : a :sumo wrestler; Short...
Definitions
- sumo; Short for 相撲取り : a :sumo wrestler; Short...
Ancestry of “相撲”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Japanese | 争ふ | to contend, resist |