noun
Shiranui style of grand champion's ring-entering ceremony
A specific style of dohyō-iri (ring-entering ceremony) performed by yokozuna. Named after the legendary wrestler Shiranui. Characterized by arms spread wide and a distinctive stance.
横綱の不知火型の土俵入りは、両腕を大きく広げるのが特徴だ。
The yokozuna's Shiranui-style ring-entering ceremony is characterized by spreading both arms wide.
Another yokozuna ring-entering style, named after Unryū. Contrasts with Shiranui-gata in arm and hand positions.
From the name of the legendary sumo wrestler Shiranui (不知火) combined with 型 (かた/がた, 'style' or 'form').