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Lesson Notes November 25, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
Onosato withdrew from the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament's final day of competition Sunday
He quit the tournament due to injury.
He has a dislocated left shoulder requiring one month of treatment and recovery.
In each tournament he has been in, he has won in double digits. (= he has won ten or more matches)
He has only won in single digits. (We don’t just say “won single digits”)
The Sumo World Championships is an amateur sumo competition organized by the International Sumo Federation.
The sings will perform their old hits from years and years ago.
The oldies (noun) = popular music from an earlier period, typically from the 1950s to the 1980s
The radio station plays the oldies every Sunday morning.
She loves listening to the oldies from her youth.
The oldies section at the record store has all the classic hits.
Lyrics (noun) (ˈlɪr.ɪks / LYR-ics) = the words of a song
She wrote down the lyrics to her favourite song.
The singer forgot some of the lyrics during the live performance.
I enjoy reading the lyrics to understand the meaning behind the music.
Cheap (adjective) = low in price or cost; sometimes implies low quality
I found a cheap flight to Tokyo.
The shirt was cheap, but it didn’t last long.
He prefers buying cheap groceries to save money.
Reasonable price (noun) = a cost for something that is fair, not too high, and acceptable for its value
The shop offers clothes at a reasonable price.
We chose the hotel because it had a reasonable price and good reviews.
You can find furniture online for a reasonable price if you shop around.
Appropriate Sumo Language
Wrestler (noun) = The person competing in a sumo match.
The wrestler in red won the match.
Strong wrestlers often train for years before competing.
The wrestlers bowed to each other at the start.
Ring / Fighting ring (noun) = The circular area where sumo matches take place.
The wrestlers entered the ring.
Salt is thrown into the ring for good luck.
The match ended quickly in the ring.
Push / Thrust (verb) = To force the opponent backward with the hands.
He pushed his opponent out of the ring.
Strong legs help wrestlers thrust effectively.
Fans love matches with big pushes and throws.
Throw / Trip / Sweep (verb) = Techniques to make the opponent fall or lose balance.
He threw his opponent to win the match.
Sweeping the leg is a risky but effective move.
The wrestlers tried to trip each other at the start.
Belt / Waist belt (noun) = The thick cloth belt worn around the waist by the wrestler.
He grabbed his opponent’s belt to throw him.
The belt helps with grip and control.
Pulling the belt can change the match in a second.
Match / Bout (noun) = A single contest between two wrestlers.
Today’s first match was exciting.
The final bout lasted only ten seconds.
He has won all his matches this tournament.
Rank / Champion / Top wrestler (noun) = Position or status in the sport.
He is a top wrestler this season.
Champions get promoted to higher ranks.
The new champion impressed all the fans.
Ceremony / Ritual (noun) = Traditional movements before the match to show respect or prepare.
The wrestlers perform a short ceremony before the fight.
Fans enjoy watching the salt-throwing ritual.
These rituals have been part of sumo for centuries.
Exercise / Warm-up / Stomp (noun/verb) = Movements to prepare the body before the match.
Wrestlers stomp their feet as a warm-up.
This exercise improves balance and strength.
He repeated the stomp several times before the match.
Stew / High-protein meal (noun) = The hearty meals wrestlers eat to gain strength and weight.
Wrestlers eat a lot of stew every day.
This meal helps them stay strong.
Vegetables and meat are always part of their high-protein meals.
Stable / Training centre (noun) = Place where wrestlers live and train.
He lives in a training centre with other wrestlers.
The stable is very strict about schedules.
They train early in the morning in the stable.
Referee / Official (noun) = The person who controls the match and decides the winner.
The referee raised his hand to signal the winner.
Officials wear traditional clothing.
The referee has to make quick decisions during fast matches.
