also: あんこうがた
sumo wrestler with a big belly
Sumo term for a wrestler with a large, protruding belly, likened to an anglerfish (あんこう). Contrasts with ソップ形 (slim type).
See also: ソップ型
That wrestler is an anko-gata, with a big belly sticking out in front.
Anko-gata wrestlers are said to be strong at pushing sumo.
Refers to a slim sumo wrestler, the opposite body type of あんこ型.
Standard spelling using 型 for body type.
Variant using 形; less common but acceptable.
Ateji spelling using kanji for anglerfish; reading あんこうがた is restricted to this form.
From あんこう (anglerfish) + 型 (type), referring to the fish's round, protruding belly shape.