noun
nishi
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
nishi plural, Nishis plural
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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.