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My father has developed a tradition of surprising us at some point by appearing in fancy dress. He buys a new costume each year and typically gets carried away. A couple of Christmases ago he appeared in an inflatable sumo outfit. It's endearing, really, and only quite embarrassing.
Pippa Middleton

Meaning of "sumo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUMO

From Japanese sumō.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUMO

sumo  [ˈsuːməʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUMO

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sumo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUMO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Sumo

Sumo is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport where a rikishi attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally. It is generally considered to be a gendai budō, though this definition is misleading as the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from the days when sumo was used in the Shinto religion. Life as a wrestler is highly regimented, with rules laid down by the Sumo Association. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal "sumo training stables", known in Japanese as heya, where all aspects of their daily lives—from meals to their manner of dress—are dictated by strict tradition. In recent years, a number of high-profile controversies and scandals have rocked the sumo world, with a concomitant effect on its reputation and ticket sales. It has also greatly affected the sport's ability to attract new recruits.

Definition of sumo in the English dictionary

The definition of sumo in the dictionary is the national style of wrestling of Japan, the object of which is to force one's opponent to touch the ground with any part of his body except the soles of his feet or to step out of the ring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUMO


chemo
ˈkiːməʊ
chimo
ˈtʃiːməʊ
emo
ˈiːməʊ
Imo
ˈiːməʊ
kamokamo
kɑːməʊkɑːməʊ
primo
ˈpriːməʊ
Profumo
prəˈfjuːməʊ
screamo
ˈskriːməʊ
sixty-fourmo
ˌsɪkstɪˈfɔːməʊ
supremo
sʊˈpriːməʊ
thirty-twomo
ˌθɜːtɪˈtuːməʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUMO

summit meeting
summital
summiteer
summitless
summitry
summon
summonable
summoner
summons
summum bonum
sumo wrestler
sumo wrestling
sumoist
sumotori
sump
sump oil
sumph
sumphish
sumphishness
sumpit

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUMO

Alamo
ammo
Bergamo
camo
demo
duomo
dynamo
Eskimo
Geronimo
gran turismo
homo
limo
lucumo
memo
mo
Palermo
promo
proximo
tomo
ultimo

Synonyms and antonyms of sumo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sumo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUMO

Find out the translation of sumo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sumo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sumo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

相扑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sumo
570 millions of speakers

English

sumo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूमो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السومو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сумо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sumô
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুমো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sumo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sumo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sumo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

相撲
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sumo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sumo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுமோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सूमो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sumo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sumo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sumo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сумо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sumo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σούμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sumo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sumo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sumo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sumo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMO»

The term «sumo» is very widely used and occupies the 16.151 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sumo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sumo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sumo

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2 QUOTES WITH «SUMO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sumo.
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Pippa Middleton
My father has developed a tradition of surprising us at some point by appearing in fancy dress. He buys a new costume each year and typically gets carried away. A couple of Christmases ago he appeared in an inflatable sumo outfit. It's endearing, really, and only quite embarrassing.
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Sadaharu Oh
I had strong legs that would have made me a good sumo wrestler and I used that to my advantage, but my home runs were achieved by technique.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUMO»

Discover the use of sumo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sumo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight Talking Guide to ...
This is the long awaited second-edition of Paul McGee’s international bestselling personal development heavyweight S.U.M.O. Weighing in with humour, insight, practical tips and personal anecdotes, it’s a thought provoking – and ...
Paul McGee, 2012
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Sumo
A washed-up American football player finds a new life in sumo wrestling.
Thien Pham, 2012
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Sumo
Offers views of sumo wrestlers through photographs, and includes a brief history of the sport
Makoto Kubota, 1999
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Joy of Sumo
Throwing away the rituals, this book takes a humorous look at sumo as a sport—from locker room drama to the farce of the 'sumo interview.'
David Benjamin, 1991
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Sumo: from rite to sport
The historical development of Japan's national sport is sketched, with a description of its strategy, rules, traditions, famous wrestlers and stables, and tournaments
P. L. Cuyler, 1979
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SUMO Your Relationships: How to Handle Not Strangle the ...
PRAISE FOR S.U.M.O. YOUR RELATIONSHIPS "This book is full of wisdom, common sense and practical ideas on improving relationships.
Paul McGee, 2007
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Sumo Wrestling
Describes the ancient Japanese art and sport of sumo including the rules, preparation, techniques, and importance to the wrestler. Includes a glossary of terms.
Bill Gutman, 2000
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Sumo Mouse
He's not lean and mean. He's round and profound. He's Sumo Mouse! And he's ready to wrestle all wrongdoers. But can this champion of justice squash the sinister schemes of Dr. Claw? Or will evil pin Sumo Mouse to the mat?
David Wisniewski, 2002
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Japanese Women and Sport: Beyond Baseball and Sumo
Robin Kietlinski sets out to problematize the hegemonic image of the delicate Japanese woman, highlighting an overlooked area in the history of modern Japan.
Robin Kietlinski, 2012
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Sumo Boy
Sumo Boy saves a girl from a bully using real sumo wrestling moves.
Hirotaka Nakagawa, Yoshifumi Hasegawa, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUMO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sumo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Victoria's Brodi Henderson set to enter Japan's elite sumo ranks
Canadian Brodi Henderson is set to make his debut as a ranked competitor at the elite levels of Japanese Sumo at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
2
Sumo Logic Snaps Up $80M To Log All The Things
Funding news today for machine data analytics vendor Sumo Logic who has announced an $80 million funding round. The round was led by DFJ Growth, with ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
3
Hulking sumo wrestlers try to make babies cry at Japanese festival
If the youngsters fail to cry within a few seconds, a referee attempts to scare them by wearing traditional masks or making faces and loud noises. «Daily Mail, May 15»
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Hakuho rewrites sumo history with record-breaking 33rd …
Hakuho poses for photos with a board reading 'Congrats Hakuho V33' after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. Photograph: Kyodo/ ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
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Sumo Wrestlers Try To Make Babies Cry On Purpose In Unusual …
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese parents watched with glee on Sunday as sumo wrestlers tried to reduce their babies to tears, in a centuries-old ritual believed to bring ... «Business Insider, Sep 14»
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How do you squeeze 29 sumo wrestlers into a tiny propeller plane?
Next time you complain about the lack of leg room on an aeroplane, spare a thought for these poor sumo wrestlers from Japan. The official Twitter account of the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 14»
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Parrot's Jumping Sumo And Rolling Spider Minidrones Hit U.S. …
French Bluetooth pioneer and AR drone maker Parrot has just released some updated news regarding its big new announcements from CES in January. Parrot ... «TechCrunch, Jun 14»
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Sumo Digital developing Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox 360
“X360 version is built on Horizon 1 engine, led by Sumo Digital.” Sumo's previous credits include Xbox Fitness, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, F1 2011, ... «MCV, Jun 14»
9
Kakuryu promoted to yokozuna
OSAKA – The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday formally promoted Mongolian-born ozeki Kakuryu to sumo's highest rank in a unanimous vote to become ... «The Japan Times, Mar 14»
10
Kotooshu calls time on career
The Bulgarian rikishi, whose real name is Karoyan Ando, submitted his retirement papers to the Japan Sumo Association the same day. He said he has reached ... «The Japan Times, Mar 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sumo [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sumo>. Apr 2024 ».
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