Etymology

fumidashi

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Today it means: A situation in which a defending rikishi accidentally steps too far back and out of the ring, his opponent thus winning. A rear step out. Full definition →

Japanese 踏み出し
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from踏み出し
  2. English todayfumidashi

From Japanese 踏み出し (fumidashi, literally “stepping out”).

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