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しま【相撲】 : shima | define meaning
shima
Pronunciation: [ɕima]
Definition
Noun
- Sumo wrestling; sumo wrestler
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese すもう【相撲】 sumou "sumo wrestling; sumo wrestler".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 相撲 |
| Kana | しま |
| Romanization | shima |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɕima] |
意味：すもう【相撲】
Categories:
相撲
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, August 2). しま【相撲】 : shima | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 20, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6421/shima/.