noun
higashi
Higashi (noun) means the (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
noun
1
The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
2
A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.
3
The eastern side of the ring.
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Etymology
From Japanese 東 (higashi, “east”), from the way the eastern or right side of the sumo ranking list is considered more prestigious, by analogy with the rising sun as opposed to the setting sun.
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What is the meaning of higashi?
"higashi" (noun) means the (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
What are the different meanings of higashi?
"higashi" has 3 main meanings: 1. The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke; 2. A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke; 3. The eastern side of the ring.