children's sumo
Refers to sumo wrestling for children, often as a playful or educational activity rather than professional competition. The term is used in the context of sumo.
A children's sumo tournament was held at the local festival.
相撲 is the general term for sumo wrestling, while 腕白相撲 specifically refers to sumo for children.
腕白 means 'naughty' or 'mischievous' and is used here to describe the playful nature of children's sumo.
Standard kanji spelling for this sumo term.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes seen in informal contexts.
Compound of 腕白 (わんぱく, 'naughty child') and 相撲 (すもう, 'sumo'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose to describe informal sumo matches among children.