noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
ancient strength contest; archaic sumo wrestling
Archaic term referring to an ancient form of wrestling or strength competition, sometimes considered a precursor to sumo. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.
角觝は古代中国や日本で行われた力比べの一種である。
Kakutei is a type of strength contest that was held in ancient China and Japan.
This historical document contains a description of kakutei being performed at the imperial court.