JLPT N3 · Sports & clubs

相撲

すもう

sumo

Stroke order of 相撲

2 characters, 24 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

相 · 9 strokes撲 · 15 strokes

Memory trick

Each other (相) grappling with hands (扌): sumo.

Parts: 相 mutual + 撲 strike

Example sentence

相撲を見に行った。

すもうをみにいった。

I went to watch sumo.

Words with 相

相談consultation; talking over 相手partner; other party 相変わらずas usual; as ever 首相prime minister

More words: Sports & clubs

剣道kendo 空手karate 卓球table tennis 陸上track and field 体育physical education 体育館gym 競走race 球技ball game 乗馬horseback riding 主将team captain 合宿training camp 準備運動warm-up exercises 選手権championship

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