Meaning

Primary

Sumo Wrestler

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A power samurai isn't a samurai at all. A Samurai's all about precision, after all. So, imagine someone that's a huge mass of muscle (and fat). This Japanese warrior is all about power... ramming into people as hard as they can to knock them over. This person is a sumo wrestler.

Reading

りきし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 力士になる

    to become a sumo wrestler

    力士に伝える

    to tell a sumo wrestler

    力士に勝つ

    to win against a sumo wrestler

Context Sentences

私の彼氏は力士です。

My boyfriend is a sumo wrestler.

あそこにいる力士、有名な人だよね?名前なんだっけ?

The sumo wrestler over there, he's a famous one, right? What's his name again?

大好きな力士からサインをもらいました。

I got an autograph from my favorite sumo wrestler.

Kanji Composition