節せち会え相撲ずもう

noun

sumo performed at the ancient imperial court

Historical term for sumo matches held as court ceremonies, particularly during the Heian period. Not used for modern sumo.

• 節せち会え相撲ずもうは、平へい安あん時じ代だいの宮きゅう中ちゅう行ぎょう事じの一ひとつだった。

  Sechie-zumō was one of the court events of the Heian period.