Etymology

higashi

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Today it means: The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke. Full definition →

Japanese 東
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higashi · noun1

  1. Japanese · borrowed from東“east”
  2. English todayhigashi

From Japanese 東 (higashi, “east”), from the way the eastern or right side of the sumo ranking list is considered more prestigious, by analogy with the rising sun as opposed to the setting sun.

higashi · noun2

  1. Japanese · borrowed from干菓子 /乾菓子
  2. English todayhigashi

From Japanese 干菓子 /乾菓子 (higashi, literally “dry confectionery”).

Higashi · proper noun3

  1. Japanese · borrowed from東
  2. English todayHigashi

Borrowed from Japanese 東 (Higashi).

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