Higashi

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
  2. 2
    A type of wagashi that contains very little moisture and thus keeps relatively longer than other kinds.

    "kigata. Wooden forms used for making higashi"

  3. 3
    A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.
  4. 4
    The eastern side of the ring.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Japanese.

Example

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"kigata. Wooden forms used for making higashi"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

From Japanese 干菓子 /乾菓子 (higashi, literally “dry confectionery”).

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Japanese 東 (Higashi).

Related phrases

Chediak-Higashi anomalyright hand

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