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Trivia you’ll want to share once you know it! A quiz collection of surprising, little-known facts about sumo

Sumo, a traditional Japanese culture with a long history, reveals a deeper and deeper world the more you learn about it.

You might be surprised by how many things aren’t widely known, such as the number of days a grand tournament runs, the variety of winning techniques, and the hidden rules in wrestlers’ daily lives.

In this article, we present trivia and fun facts about sumo in quiz format.

It’s full of tidbits you’ll want to share, like “mawashi aren’t washed” and “active wrestlers are banned from driving.” Give it a try together—kids and adults alike!

Trivia you'll want to share once you know it! A quiz collection of little-known facts about sumo (11–20)

The rankings from the top are Yokozuna, Ozeki, and Sekiwake. So what is the fourth rank that follows Sekiwake?NEW!

The rankings from the top are Yokozuna, Ozeki, and Sekiwake. So what is the fourth rank that follows Sekiwake?NEW!
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  2. komusubi
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komusubi

The sumo banzuke is a chart that shows wrestlers’ strength and ranking. From the top down, it lists Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi, Maegashira, Juryo, Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, Jonokuchi, and ranks outside the banzuke. Komusubi is the fourth from the top and is respected as a high-ranking wrestler alongside Sekiwake and Ozeki. As a wrestler moves up the banzuke, they can take part in more important bouts, and their recognition and prestige increase.

In conclusion

Through this sumo trivia quiz, perhaps you’ve gotten a glimpse of the depth behind the bouts fought atop the dohyo.

From unique expressions like “anko” and “soppu,” to the reasons mawashi are not washed, to the meaning behind chiri-chozu, sumo is alive with the wisdom and etiquette cultivated over its long history.

The next time you watch sumo, try enjoying the matches from a fresh perspective by recalling these little nuggets of knowledge!