Re: What is gojikanmae?

[motid@bigfoot.com]

Stewart Nelson wrote:

> 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
> >

Hi All1My book lists a different definition: The original was made up of three
words: Gyoji can, may- meaning the Gyoji can, and, ultimately, may, start the
bout. With the years, and the introduction of earmuffs, it underwent changes,
and with the need to ration ink in WW2, it was decided to turn it into one
word- Gyojicanmay. But ,as anyone can see, it looks messy- hence the
"gojikanmae" which has a certain aura of aristocracy to it and reminds some of
us of Mae West in a sense. Also, the Kanji can be read to mean
" Kimura Shonosuke", so that is really killing two birds with one Gumbai.

Sorry about that,

Kintamayama of Excellent Posture