大相撲
Meanings
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professional sumo wrestling
Refers specifically to the Japan Sumo Association's professional tournaments (honbasho) and the world of professional sumo, as opposed to amateur sumo.
Grand sumo tournaments are held six times a year.
He wants to become a professional sumo wrestler.
Usage patterns
- 大相撲を観戦するto watch professional sumo (in person)
I watched professional sumo at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan.
- 大相撲の中継を見るto watch a broadcast of professional sumo
I watch the professional sumo broadcast on TV every day.
- 大相撲が始まるthe professional sumo tournament begins
The professional sumo tournament starts next week.
- 大相撲の番付the ranking list of professional sumo
The professional sumo ranking list was announced.