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higashi.

The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.

  2. A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.

  3. 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.

noun
  1. 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.