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nishi
Nishi (noun) means In sumo wrestling, the west side of the ranking list, considered the less prestigious of the two sides. Example: “The wrestler was ranked nishi for this tournament.”
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In sumo wrestling, the west side of the ranking list, considered the less prestigious of the two sides.
"The wrestler was ranked nishi for this tournament."
How to use nishi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sumo wrestling term for the "west" (lower-ranked) side of the rankings.
When to use it
A specialist term used mainly in discussing sumo.
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Etymology
From Japanese 西 (nishi), meaning "west," reflecting how the western side of the sumo rankings is seen as lower status, by analogy with the setting sun.
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What does “nishi” mean?
The word “nishi” means in sumo wrestling, the west side of the ranking list, considered the less prestigious of the two sides. In plain terms, a sumo wrestling term for the "west" (lower-ranked) side of the rankings.
How do you use “nishi” in a sentence?
Here is “nishi” used in a sentence: “The wrestler was ranked nishi for this tournament.”
What part of speech is “nishi”?
“Nishi” is a noun.
Where does the word “nishi” come from?
The word “nishi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 西 (nishi), meaning "west," reflecting how the western side of the sumo rankings is seen as lower status, by analogy with the setting sun.
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