noun
wrestler waiting his turn by the ring
Sumo term for a wrestler who sits at ringside awaiting his bout, often providing support or observing the match.
控え力士が土俵下で次の取組を待っている。
The wrestler waiting his turn is sitting ringside, waiting for the next bout.
Standard spelling for a sumo wrestler waiting his turn by the ring.
Abbreviated spelling; less common than 控え力士.
Compound of 控え (ひかえ, 'waiting, reserve') + 力士 (りきし, 'sumo wrestler').