higashi.
The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
Meaning & usage
The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.
The eastern side of the ring.
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 東 (higashi, “east”), from the way the eastern or right side of the sumo ranking list is considered more prestigious, by analogy with the rising sun as opposed to the setting sun.
A type of wagashi that contains very little moisture and thus keeps relatively longer than other kinds.
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 干菓子 /乾菓子 (higashi, literally “dry confectionery”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.