rikishi

/ rɪˈkɪʃɪ /

noun

1. a sumo wrestler

Word History and Origins

Origin of rikishi¹

Japanese, literally: strong man

Example Sentences

The Usos’ father is former WWE superstar Rikishi.

From Seattle Times

Among his cousins who’ve found massive success in the WWE are Hall of Fame members Yokozuna and Rikishi, as well as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, whom Roman made his acting debut alongside in 2019’s “Fast & Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw.”

From Los Angeles Times

He’s now the chief executive officer at Knokx Pro Entertainment, a pro wrestling academy and promotion company he founded with fellow pro wrestler Rikishi in Van Nuys, not far from the family’s home in Studio City.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials say designer Santiago Varela had planned on removing the sumo wrestler even before riders said the life-sized rikishi might be rankling their animals.

From Seattle Times

“It’s never easy to stay healthy as long as you’re living the life of a sumo wrestler,” Ōrora, a retired professional wrestler, or rikishi, said in a recent interview with the Asahi Shimbun, soon after a young wrestler died after contracting coronavirus.

From The Guardian