Sumo in Japanese
"sumo" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "sumo" and related ideas.
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inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Reading: sou
9 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and eye. Viewing tree with eye.
What it carries
Partner, prime minister, consultation. Represents mutual.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sumo?
The most common kanji for "sumo" is 相, read as sou. It means inter-, mutual, together. Related kanji: 撲 (sumo).
How many strokes does 相 have?
相 has 9 strokes.