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What does 土俵 (どひょう, dohyou) mean?

土俵 (どひょう, dohyou) means sumo ring; arena, forum.

Quick facts
Readingどひょう
Romajidohyou
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
どひょう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondohyou

sumo ring; arena, forum

  1. 1noun (wrestling) ring
  2. 2noun forum (e.g. for discussion)
  3. 3noun sandbag; gabion

Example sentences

  • The sumo wrestler stepped into the ring.

  • Both sides should debate on equal footing.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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