角界
also: かっかい
Meanings
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sumo world; world of sumo
Refers to the entire professional sumo community, including wrestlers, stablemasters, and the Japan Sumo Association.
He is a famous wrestler in the sumo world.
The customs of the sumo world are unique.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が角界に入るfor someone to enter the world of sumo
He entered the sumo world right after graduating high school.
- 角界を去るto leave the sumo world (retire from sumo)
That wrestler left the sumo world due to injury.
- 角界の頂点に立つto stand at the top of the sumo world
The yokozuna is the one who stands at the top of the sumo world.