noun
chanko stew; sumo wrestler's hot pot
A hearty stew traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers, typically containing fish, meat, and vegetables. Often associated with sumo stables.
See also: ちゃんこ鍋 (ちゃんこなべ)
相撲部屋では毎日ちゃんこ料理が出る。
At the sumo stable, chanko stew is served every day.
Chanko stew is nutritionally well-balanced.