Re: What is gojikanmae?

[Stewart Nelson <sn@scgroup.com>]

If I remember correctly, he says something like "it looks like they may go
jikanmae".  The "go" is English, and jikanmae, "time before", means that
the start will take place before the gyoji puts his fan forward, which is
the normal signal that preparation time is up and the rikishi must start.

Also in Reno, Nevada

Stewart Nelson


> I'm new to the list and am thrilled to see how many experts there are all
> discussing sumo.  I'm rather isolated in Reno, Nevada and they all think
> I'm crazy for liking sumo.  I keep up through tapes of the basho and the
> web. Thank something that I work at a University Library with so many
> great resources! Quick question -- I've heard Ross Mihara use the term
> gojikanmae.  I thought it meant "five hours ago" but what does it mean in
> the context of sumo?