tachimochi

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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tachimochi (plural tachimochi)

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

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