sumo luggage trunk; wicker basket for wrestler's gear
A traditional wicker trunk used in sumo to store a wrestler's belt, apron, and personal items; also used by referees. Domain-specific sumo term.
Sumo wrestlers carry their ceremonial aprons and belts in an akeni trunk.
Standard kanji spelling for this sumo term.
Alternate kanji spelling with okurigana; less common but still seen.
The term 明荷 (あけに) is a sumo-specific word. Its exact derivation is uncertain, but it refers to a traditional wicker trunk used in the sumo world.