力ちから紙がみ

noun

paper used in pre-bout rituals

In sumo, a piece of paper used by wrestlers in pre-bout purification rituals, such as wiping the hands or mouth.

• 力りき士しは土ど俵ひょうに上あがる前まえに力ちから紙がみで口くちを清きよめる。

  The wrestler purifies his mouth with chikara-gami before stepping onto the ring.