手しゅ礼れい

noun

hand gesture of thanks

In sumo, a specific hand motion made by a wrestler to express gratitude, often after receiving a prize or at the end of a match.

• 力りき士しは懸けん賞しょう金きんを受うけ取とった後あと、手しゅ礼れいを行おこなった。

  The wrestler performed a hand gesture of thanks after receiving the prize money.