Meaning of dohyo | Babel Free

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The ring, made of compacted clay, in which a sumo wrestling match is held.

Examples

“Sumo ’bots also tend to have very low ground clearance since they operate on dohyos, which have a very smooth rubberized running surface; […]”

“Not only has the national sport of Japan been so male-centric that women have been officially forbidden from setting foot on the dohyō, or sumo ring, but a sordid history of lewd ‘sumo’ matches involving topless women and other similar forms of entertainment has led to a tremendous stigma being attached to women’s involvement in the sport.”

“Each wrestler upon entering the dohyō, after ritual salutation, moves from his side to the center to face his opponent, taking and throwing a handful of salt, also an agent of purification.”

“Sumo matches also take place in a dohyō ring made of rice straw bales built on top of a platform made of mixed clay and sand.”

“Adela climbed the dohyō, spread her white fan, and began announcing.”

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