Re: Japanese vs English language (re: apology)

[Masumi Abe <abe@sentius.com>]

I quickly came up with the following description of sumo terms
used in the previously mentioned posting. If you have any question
about this list, please feel free to post your questions.

Kirishima: the name of rikishi (sumo wrestler) who has just retired
   from sumo. His highest rank was Ozeki (champion).
Michinoku: a name of sumo stable, whose stable master is close to
   retired from sumo community.
Kabu: This is the right to be a stable master or official coach
   within sumo community (Sumo Kyokai)
Hoshiiwato: the name of stable master who owns Michinoku-beya (stable)
Ichimon: group of stables traditionally related closely to each other
Tokitsukaze: one of five sumo "ichimon"
Kagoshima: a prefecture (kind of state in Japan) in Kyushu island
Oyakata: a retired sumo arestler who has right to be a coach
Rikishi: a sumo wrestler
Makunouchi: the highest sumo division
Basho: tornament
Juryo: second highest sumo division
Yokuzuna: grand champion (highest rank in sumo)
Sumo-Kyokai: sumo organization managed by former sumo wrestlers.
Ozeki: champion (second highest rank in sumo)
Shikoroyama: a name of oyakata
Intai-zumo: one-day sumo performance held for a retiring rikishi
Haigyo: quit sumo for good. He can't stay in sumo community as
   oyakata.
Kyokai: the governing sumo association
Fukunoumi: a former sumo wrestler
Asahiyama: a name of oyakata
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