noun
winner-stays-on practice bouts
A sumo training format where the winner of each bout remains in the ring and chooses the next opponent. Used in stable practice sessions.
朝稽古では申し合い稽古が行われ、勝った力士が次の相手を指名する。
During morning practice, winner-stays-on training bouts are held, and the winning wrestler chooses the next opponent.
Compound of 申し合い (consultation, agreement) and 稽古 (practice, training). The term reflects the agreed-upon format where wrestlers take turns challenging the winner.