chikara gami

English

Etymology

From Japanese 力紙 (chikara-gami, “strength paper”).

Noun

chikara gami (uncountable)

  1. (sumo) Sheets of paper used by rikishi to wipe their lips after the ritual cleansing with chikara mizu.
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