tachimochi

English

Etymology

From Japanese 太刀持ち (tachimochi, “sword bearer”).

Noun

tachimochi (plural tachimochi)

1. (sumo) A rikishi who participates in the dohyo-iri ceremony of a yokozuna by carrying a sword behind him.

Translations

rikishi who participates in the dohyo-iri ceremony

• Japanese: 太刀持ち (tachimochi)