Etymology

oyakata

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Today it means: A retired rikishi who has reached a certain standing and either becomes a shisho or helps train in others' heya. Full definition →

Japanese 親方
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from親方
  2. Japanese · borrowed from親方
  3. English todayoyakata

Borrowed from Japanese 親方 (“elder”).

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