Asojima 2,870 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Shikona A-C: Abi Full shikona: 阿炎 政虎 Decomposed romaji: A-bi Masa-tora--- Heya: Shikoroyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flammable Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Governing Tiger of the Fiery Polycheires Trivia: "A" derives from the Asura, Buddhist multi-armed titans or demigods. Abi was also ex-Terao, Shikoroyama-oyakata's, nickname while active. Translation notes: Akebono Full shikona: 曙 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Akebono Ta-ro Heya: Azumazeki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Firstborn of the Dawn Trivia: Translation notes: Akinoshima Full shikona: 安芸乃島 勝巳 Decomposed romaji: A-ki-no-shima Katsu-mi Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Island of Aki (Peaceful Art) Province Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Guaranteed Victory of the Island of Calm Technique Trivia: Translation notes: Akinoshu Full shikona: 安芸乃州 賢二 Decomposed romaji: A-ki-no-shu Ken-ji Heya: Izutsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Area of Aki (Peaceful Art) Province Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Second Sage of the Province of Calm Technique Trivia: Aki is an ancient province of Japan. Translation notes: Akiseyama Full shikona: 明瀬山 光彦 Decomposed romaji: Aki-se-yama Mitsu-hiko Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mountain of Brilliant Rapids Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prodigy of the Mountain of Brilliant Rapids Trivia: Translation notes: . Akua Full shikona: 天空海 翔馬 Decomposed romaji: A-ku-a Sho-ma Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Heavenly Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Pegasus of the Heavenly Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Amakaze Full shikona: 天風 浩一 Decomposed romaji: Ama-kaze Ko-ichi Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Heavenly Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Expanse of the Heavenly Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Aminishiki Full shikona: 安美錦 竜児 Decomposed romaji: A-mi-nishiki Ryu-ji Heya: Ajigawa - Isegahama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Beautiful Calm Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Draconic Whelp of the Beautiful Calm Brocade Trivia: Translation notes: Amuru Full shikona: 阿夢露 光大 Decomposed romaji: A-mu-ru Mitsu-hiro Heya: Onomatsu (A/(阿) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): A - Dream - Ru (Russia) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Expansive Light of Dream Dew Trivia: Combination of heya flag (A), Amur river, Russia, and Dream Translation notes: Expanse chosen because the reading of the kanji here is "hiro" rather than "dai". Aogiyama Full shikona: 蒼樹山 秀樹 Decomposed romaji: Ao-gi-yama Hide-ki Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dark Green Tree Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Tree of the Azure Forest Mountain Trivia: Gi (樹)/Tree is part of his real given name Translation notes: Aoiyama Full shikona: 碧山 亘右 Decomposed romaji: Aoi-yama Ko-suke Heya: Tagonoura - Kasugano Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Blue Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Tree of the Azure Forest Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Aran Full shikona: 阿覧 欧虎 Decomposed romaji: A-ran Haku-tora Heya: Mihogaseki - Kasugano Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): A Ran (Alan) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Hark! An Eastern Tiger! Trivia: Aran sounds like his real name (Alan), and his shisho wanted him to be as strong as the European tigers that Russia was famed for. Arawashi Full shikona: 荒鷲 毅 Decomposed romaji: Ara-washi Tsuyoshi Heya: Araiso - Hanakago - Minezaki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ara (Violent) Eagle Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Resolute Eagle of the Prairie Trivia: The Ara (荒) river flows through Tokyo Translation notes: Asabenkei Full shikona: 朝弁慶 大吉 Decomposed romaji: Asa-ben-kei Dai-kichi Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Strong Man Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Prosperity of the Dawn Monk Trivia: The 4th Kimura Asanosuke gave him his shikona, but (coincidentally?) Benkei happened to be the name of a Chinese restaurant that was a competitor of his parents' store; this apparently led to him being scolded by his parents. Translation notes: Benkei was also the name of a famous warrior monk. Asagyokusei Full shikona: 朝玉勢 大幸 Decomposed romaji: Asa-gyoku-sei Tai-ko Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn – Jade Power Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Fortune of the Dawn Jade Power Trivia: Asagyokusei's real name is Tamaki, and he hails from Ise; Gyoku takes the Tama character (Jade)from his real name and Sei (Power) from the second character in Ise. This name was given to him by the landlord of the boarding house he stayed in in junior high. Translation notes: Asahifuji Full shikona: 旭富士 正也 Decomposed romaji: Asahi-fu-ji Sei-ya Heya: Oshima (Asahi/(旭)/Morning) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Morning – Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Rectitude of the Dawn Esquire Trivia: The shikona is sourced from two mountains: Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Fuji Translation notes: Asahikuni Full shikona: 旭國 斗雄 Decomposed romaji: Asahi-kuni Masu-o Heya: Oshima (Asahi/(旭)/Morning) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Morning - Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Warrior of the Dawn Nation Trivia: Translation notes: Asahisato Full shikona: 旭里 憲治 Decomposed romaji: Asahi-sato Ken-ji Heya: Oshima (Asahi/(旭)/Morning) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Morning - Source Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Lawgiver of the Dawn's Origin Trivia: Translation notes: Asahisho Full shikona: 旭日松 広太 Decomposed romaji: Asa-hi-sho Ko-ta Heya: Oshima (Asahi/(旭)/Morning) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Morning – Pine Tree Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Expanse of the Dawn Sun's Pine Trivia: Sho/Matsu (松) Pine Tree is part of his real name Translation notes: Asahiyutaka Full shikona: 旭豊 勝照 Decomposed romaji: Asahi-yutaka Katsu-teru Heya: Oshima (Asahi/(旭)/Morning) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Morning - Riches Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Illuminating Victory of the Bountiful Dawn Trivia: Translation notes: Asanosho Full shikona: 朝乃翔 一 Decomposed romaji: Asa-no-sho Hajime Heya: Wakamatsu (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Soaring Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First of the Soaring Morning Trivia: Translation notes: Asanowaka Full shikona: 朝乃若 樹 Decomposed romaji: Asa-no-waka Itsuki Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Youth Trivia: Inherited his shikona from his shisho, Asanowaka Take-hiko Translation notes: Asanowaka Full shikona: 朝乃若 武彦 Decomposed romaji: Asa-no-waka Take-hiko Heya: Wakamatsu – Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Young Squire of Dawn Trivia: Translation notes: Asanoyama Full shikona: 朝乃山 英樹 Decomposed romaji: Asa-no-yama Hide-ki Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Tree on the Morning Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Asasekiryu Full shikona: 朝赤龍 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Asa-se-kiryu Ta-ro Heya: Wakamatsu – Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Red Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Greatborn of the Crimson Dawn Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Asashio Full shikona: 朝潮 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Asa-shio Ta-ro Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Tide Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Greatborn of the Morning Tide Trivia: Translation notes: Asashiyu Full shikona: 朝志雄 亮賀 Decomposed romaji: Asa-shi-yu Ryo-ga Heya: Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Inspirational Hero Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Translation notes: Asashoryu Full shikona: 朝青龍 明徳 Decomposed romaji: Asa-sho-ryu Aki-nori Heya: Wakamatsu – Takasago (Asa/(朝)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Blue Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Brilliant Virtue of the Azure Dawn Dragon Trivia: Akinori is an alternate reading of Meitoku, Asashoryu's high school. Translation notes: Asofuji Full shikona: 安壮富士 清也 Decomposed romaji: A-so-fu-ji Sei-ya Heya: Ajigawa - Isegahama (Fuji/ (富士) / Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): The Strength and Serenity of – Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Gentleman's Clarity of Assured Calm and Prosperity Trivia: Translation notes: Azumaryu Full shikona: 東龍 強 Decomposed romaji: Azuma-ryu Tsuyoshi Heya: Tamanoi (Azuma/(東)/East) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eastern - Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Might of the Eastern Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Baruto Full shikona: 把瑠都 凱斗 Decomposed romaji: Ba-ru-to Kai-to Heya: Mihogaseki - Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Holding All Precious Stones Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Triumphal Battle Hymn of the Gathered Gemstone Capital Trivia: Baruto sounds like the Baltic Sea. Translation notes: Bushozan Full shikona: 武将山 虎太郎 Decomposed romaji: Bu-sho-zan Ko-ta-ro Heya: Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): The General of the Mountain Trivia: Bushozan had asked his oyakata for an "old-fashioned shikona". Bu (武) is part of Bushu (武州) - an alternate name for Musashi Province Translation notes: Bushuyama Full shikona: 武州山 隆士 Decomposed romaji: Bu-shu-yama Taka-shi Heya: Musashigawa - Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bushu (Warrior) Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Tigrine Firstborn of the Montane General Trivia: Bushu (武州) is an alternate name for Musashi Province. Translation notes: Buyuzan Full shikona: 武雄山 喬義 Decomposed romaji: Bu-yu-zan Take-yoshi Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Buyu (Soldier) Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Templar of the Mountain Warriors Trivia: Bu is part of Bushu (武州), an alternate name for Musashi Province. Translation notes: Chiyoarashi Full shikona: 千代嵐 慶喜 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-arashi Yoshi-nobu Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Tempest Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Jubilation of the Eternal Tempest Trivia: Chiyoarashi's given name is the same as the 15th Tokugawa Shogun's, Tokugawa Yoshinobu. Translation notes: Chiyohakuho Full shikona: 千代白鵬 大樹 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-haku-ho Dai-ki Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - White Phoenix Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Tree of the Eternal White Phoenix Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyomaru Full shikona: 千代丸 一樹 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-maru Kazu-ki Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Sphere Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Tree of the Everlasting Sphere Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyonofuji Full shikona: 千代の富士 貢 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-no-fu-ji Mitsugu Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal – Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Tribute to the Eternally Wealthy Gentleman Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyonokuni Full shikona: 千代の国 憲輝 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-no-kuni Toshi-ki Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): The Shining Law of the Eternal Empire Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyonoo Full shikona: 千代ノ皇 王代仁 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-no-o Mi-yo-hito Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): A Thousand Generations of Emperors Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Eternal Emperor of the Age of Benevolent Kings Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyonoumi Full shikona: 千代の海 明太郎 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-no-umi Mei-ta-ro Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Brilliant Greatborn of the Eternal Sea Trivia: This shikona has been used by three rikishi historically; both previous holders were from Hokkaido. The first holder made it to juryo as well, but the second only ever made it to sandanme. Translation notes: Chiyootori Full shikona: 千代鳳 祐樹 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-otori Yu-ki Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Phoenix Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Blessed Tree of the Eternal Phoenix Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyosakae Full shikona: 千代栄 栄太 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-sakae Ei-ta Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal – Glory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Sakae/Glory is part of his given name Translation notes: Chiyoshoma Full shikona: 千代翔馬 富士雄 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-sho-ma Fu-ji-o Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal – Flying Horse (Pegasus) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Eternal Pegasus of the Wealthy Gentleman Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyotaikai Full shikona: 千代大海 龍二 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-tai-kai Ryu-ji Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal – Great Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Twin Dragons of the Eternal Great Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyotairyu Full shikona: 千代大龍 秀政 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-tai-ryu Hide-masa Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal – Great Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Rule of the Eternal Great Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Chiyotenzan Full shikona: 千代天山 大八郎 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-ten-zan Dai-hachi-ro Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Heavenly Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Eighthborn of Eternal Olympus Trivia: Translation notes: Heavenly Mountain glosses to Olympus Chiyozakura Full shikona: 千代桜 右京 Decomposed romaji: Chi-yo-zakura U-kyo Heya: Kokonoe ( Chiyo/(千代)/Eternal) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eternal - Cherry Blossoms Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Dextra Capital of the Eternal Cherry Blossoms Trivia: Translation notes: Churanoumi Full shikona: 美ノ海 義久 Decomposed romaji: Chura-no-umi Yoshi-hisa Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Beautiful Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Longstanding Honour of the Beautiful Sea Trivia: Chura is the Okinawan dialect (Ryukuan language?) for beautiful, and his given name is taken from his deceased grandfather who inspired him to start sumo. 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Asojima 2,870 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Shikona D-H: Daiamami Full shikona: 大奄美 元規 Decomposed romaji: Dai-ama-mi Gen-ki Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Surrounded by Great Beauty Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Primordial Rule of the Great Obscuring Beauty Trivia: Translation notes: Daido Full shikona: 大道 健二 Decomposed romaji: Dai-do Ken-ji Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Road Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Doubled Persistence of the Great Way Trivia: Translation notes: Daieisho Full shikona: 大栄翔 勇人 Decomposed romaji: Dai-ei-sho Haya-to Heya: Oitekaze (Daisho/(大翔)/Great Soaring) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great - Honor - Soaring Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Braveheart of Great Soaring Glory Trivia: Translation notes: The order is a bit of an injoke about the original version of his shikona as Daishoei, which would indeed have directly translated as Great Soaring - Glory. The new version splits the Daisho heya flag. Daihisho Full shikona: 大飛翔 誠志 Decomposed romaji: Dai-hi-sho Sei-ji Heya: Oitekaze (Daisho/(大翔)/Great Soaring) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring - Flight Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sincere Aspirations of the Great Soaring Flight Trivia: The heya flag Daisho is split. Translation notes: Daikiho Full shikona: 大喜鵬 将大 Decomposed romaji: Dai-ki-ho Masa-hiro Heya: Miyagino (Ho/(鵬)/Phoenix/Roc) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Rejoicing - Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Imminent Greatness of the Roc of Abundant Prosperity Trivia: Translation notes: Daikiko Full shikona: 大輝煌 正人 Decomposed romaji: Dai-ki-ko Masa-to Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Shimmering Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Shining Brilliance of the Exemplar Trivia: Daikiko was the shikona under which he initially fought as a sekitori, including his only tournament at maegashira 15. He ended his relatively short sekitori career by changing his shikona twice: first to Hayashi Masato (his real name) then to Terunoumi (Shining Sea) Masato. Both shikona lasted only two basho before he retired. Translation notes: Daimanazuru Full shikona: 大真鶴 健司 Decomposed romaji: Dai-mana-zuru Ken-ji Heya: Asahiyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Splendid Crane Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Persistent Caretaker of the Crane of Great Truth Trivia: Translation notes: Dairaido Full shikona: 大雷童 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Dai-rai-do Ta-ro Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Terrifying Thunder Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Greatborn Child of Mighty Thunder Trivia: Dairaido's shikona is taken from his grandfather, the artist Fukutomi Raido, who died when he was in kindergarten. Translation notes: Daiseido Full shikona: 大成道 喜悌 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sei-do Yoshi-tomo Heya: Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Path to Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Path to Great Success of the Rejoicing Servant Trivia: Daiseido's shikona is partially derived from ateji for the transliteration for dinosaurs (with the same first two kanji but using the "so" kanji for twin, as in Musoyama, instead of the current "do" kanji). Translation notes: Daishi Full shikona: 大至 伸行 Decomposed romaji: Dai-shi Nobu-yuki Heya: Chiganoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Arrival Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Attainment of the Extending Way Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Daishoho Full shikona: 大翔鵬 清洋 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sho-ho Kiyo-hiro Heya: Oitekaze (Daisho/(大翔)/Great Soaring) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring - Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Path to Great Success of the Rejoicing Servant Trivia: This is the wrestler fighting out of Oitekaze today (2010s-2020s), sharing the same last character in his shikona as Hakuho, Taiho, and Enho. Translation notes: Daishoho Full shikona: 大翔鳳 昌巳 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sho-ho Masa-mi Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring - Phoenix Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Roc Soaring over the Clear Ocean Trivia: This is the komusubi fighting out of Tatsunami in the 90s. Though the pronunciation of his shikona is the same as the Mongolian wrestler fighting out of Oitekaze today, the last kanji differs, and this kanji can be directly translated as phoenix. Translation notes: Daishomaru Full shikona: 大翔丸 翔伍 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sho-maru Sho-go Heya: Oitekaze (Daisho/(大翔)/Great Soaring) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring - Sphere Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Flight of the Great Soaring Perfection Trivia: Translation notes: Daishoumi Full shikona: 大翔湖 友樹 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sho-umi Tomo-ki Heya: Oitekaze (Daisho/(大翔)/Great Soaring) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring - Lake Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Friendly Tree of the Great Soaring Lake Trivia: Translation notes: Daishoyama Full shikona: 大翔山 直樹 Decomposed romaji: Dai-sho-yama Nao-ki Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Soaring Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Upright Tree of the Great Mountainous Flight Trivia: Translation notes: Daiyubu Full shikona: 大勇武 龍泉 Decomposed romaji: Dai-yu-bu Ryu-sen Heya: Shibatayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Brave Soldier Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Gallant Warrior of the Dragon Spring Trivia: Translation notes: Daizen Full shikona: 大善 尊太 Decomposed romaji: Dai-zen Taka-hiro Heya: Nishonoseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Benevolence Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Respect due to the Great Benevolence Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Dejima Full shikona: 出島 武春 Decomposed romaji: De-jima Take-haru Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Beyond the Island Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Martial Spring of the Outbound Island Trivia: His shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Dejima was the name of the foreign factory in Nagasaki, which probably literally meant Exit Island. The rikishi is probably not directly named after that, though. Dewaarashi Full shikona: 出羽嵐 大輔 Decomposed romaji: De-wa-arashi Dai-suke Heya: Dewanoumi ( Dewa/(出羽)/Departing Feather) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Departing Feather - Storm Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Counsel of the Storm of Departing Wings Trivia: Dewa (出羽) is an ancient northern province. Translation notes: Dewahayate Full shikona: 出羽疾風 龍二 Decomposed romaji: De-wa-hayate Ryu-ji Heya: Dewanoumi ( Dewa/(出羽)/Departing Feather) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Departing Feather - Strong Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Twin Dragons of the Feather-stripping Gale Trivia: Dewa (出羽) is an ancient northern province. Translation notes: Dewanosato Full shikona: 出羽の郷 秀之 Decomposed romaji: De-wa-no-sato Hide-yuki Heya: Dewanoumi ( Dewa/(出羽)/Departing Feather) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Departing Feather - Home Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Exalted of the Protruding Feather Village Trivia: Dewa (出羽) is an ancient northern province. Translation notes: Dewaotori Full shikona: 出羽鳳 太一 Decomposed romaji: De-wa-otori Ta-ichi Heya: Dewanoumi ( Dewa/(出羽)/Departing Feather) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Departing Feather - Phoenix Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great One of the Departing Feathered Phoenix Trivia: Dewa (出羽) is an ancient northern province. Translation notes: Endo Full shikona: 遠藤 聖大 Decomposed romaji: En-do Sho-ta Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Distant Wisteria Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Saint of the Distant Wisteria Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Enho Hide contents Full shikona: 炎鵬 晃 Decomposed romaji: En-ho Akira Heya: Miyagino (Ho/(鵬)/Phoenix/Roc) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Fiery - Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining Phoenix of Flames Trivia: Translation notes: Fujiazuma Full shikona: 富士東 和佳 Decomposed romaji: Fu-ji-azuma Kazu-yoshi Heya: Tamanoi (Azuma/(東)/East) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Eastern - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Harmonious Wealth of the Oriental Gentleman Trivia: Translation notes: Futahaguro Full shikona: 双羽黒 光司 Decomposed romaji: Futa-ha-guro Ko-ji Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Twin Black Feathers Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining Caretaker of the Twin Black Feathers Trivia: Translation notes: Futeno Full shikona: 普天王 水 Decomposed romaji: Fu-ten-o Izumi Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Universal Ruler of the Sky Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Spring of the Cosmic King Trivia: Futen is a compound meaning the whole sky - or everything. Translation notes: The kanji for water is read as izumi, spring. The shikona is interpreted by Futeno himself too mean "one who works hard on everything". Gagamaru Full shikona: 臥牙丸 勝 Decomposed romaji: Ga-ga-maru Masaru Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Docile Ivory Sphere Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victorious Sphere of Reclining Teeth Trivia: Gaga sounds like his nickname, and Maru was chosen for Musashimaru. Translation notes: Ganyu Full shikona: 巌雄 謙治 Decomposed romaji: Gan-yu Ken-ji Heya: Kitanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Majestic Rock Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Humble Rule of the Stalwart Male Trivia: Translation notes: Goeido Full shikona: 豪栄道 豪太郎 Decomposed romaji: Go-ei-do Go-ta-ro Heya: Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Grand Glorious Way Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Illustrious Firstborn of the Way of Glorious Dominance Trivia: The Go (豪) in his shikona surname is the first character of his real first name. Translation notes: Gojoro Full shikona: 五城楼 勝洋 Decomposed romaji: Go-jo-ro Katsu-hiro Heya: Magaki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Five Castle Buildings Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Five-tiered Castle of the Victorious Ocean Trivia: Translation notes: An alternate translation may be Five-tiered Castle Gokushindo Full shikona: 極芯道 貴裕 Decomposed romaji: Goku-shin-do Taka-hiro Heya: Nishikido Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Path to the Utmost Essence Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Noble Prosperity of the Path of Quintessence Trivia: Translation notes: Hakuba Full shikona: 白馬 毅 Decomposed romaji: Haku-ba Takeshi Heya: Tatsutagawa - Michinoku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): White Horse Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sincerity of the White Horse Trivia: Translation notes: Gonoyama Full shikona: 豪ノ山 Decomposed romaji: Go-no-yama Heya: Takekuma (Go/豪/Splendid Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Splendid - Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Translation notes: Hakuho Full shikona: 白鵬 翔 Decomposed romaji: Haku-ho Sho Heya: MIyagino (Ho/(鵬)/Phoenix/Roc) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): White Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Soaring White Roc Trivia: Translation notes: Hakurozan Full shikona: 白露山 佑太 Decomposed romaji: Haku-ro-zan Yu-ta Heya: Hatachiyama - Kitanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): White Russian (Dew) Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Blessing of the Alpine Snow Dew Trivia: Ro (露) is used for Russia. Translation notes: Hakuyozan Full shikona: 白鷹山 亨将 Decomposed romaji: Haku-yo-zan Ryo-suke Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): White Eagle Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prosperous General of the White Eagle Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Hamanishiki Full shikona: 濵錦 竜郎 Decomposed romaji: Hama-nishiki Tatsu-ro Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Brink of Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He of the Dragon by the Brocaded Shore Trivia: Hama (濵) (Shore/Edge) is part of his real surname. Translation notes: Hamanoshima Full shikona: 濱ノ嶋 啓志 Decomposed romaji: Hama-no-shima Kei-shi Heya: Mihogaseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Island Beach Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Disclosed Aspiration of the Island of Beaches Trivia: Hama (濵) (Shore/Edge) is part of his real surname. Translation notes: Harumafuji Full shikona: 日馬富士 公平 Decomposed romaji: Haru-ma-fu-ji Ko-hei Heya: Ajigawa - Isegahama (Fuji/ (富士) / Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sun Horse - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Honourable Chevalier of the Solar Steed Trivia: His pre-ozeki shikona was Ama/(安馬)/Peaceful Horse Translation notes: Harunoyama Full shikona: 春ノ山 竜尚 Decomposed romaji: Haru-no-yama Tatsu-nao Heya: Matsugane Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Spring Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Draconic Monk of the Spring Mountain Trivia: Shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Hayateumi Full shikona: 追風海 英飛人 Decomposed romaji: Haya-te-umi Hide-hi-to Heya: Tomozuna - Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Seek the Wind and Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Aviator of the Sea of Hurricanes Trivia: Hayate is an alternate reading of Oite in Oitekaze, normally written with different characters. Translation notes: Hayate, with a different first kanji, is usually rendered as hurricane. Hidenoumi Full shikona: 英乃海 拓也 Decomposed romaji: Hide-no-umi Taku-ya Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Righteousness Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sea of Trailblazing Righteousness Trivia: Translation notes: Higonojo Full shikona: 肥後ノ城 政和 Decomposed romaji: Hi-go-no-jo Masa-kazu Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Castle of Higo (Fertility) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fertility Castle of Governed Harmony Trivia: Higo is the name of an old province of Japan, roughly corresponding to Kumamoto today. Translation notes: Higonoumi Full shikona: 肥後ノ海 直哉 Decomposed romaji: Hi-go-no-umi Nao-ya Heya: Mihogaseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Higo (Fertility) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fertile Sea of Startling Rectitude Trivia: Higo is the name of an old province of Japan, roughly corresponding to Kumamoto today. Translation notes: Hiradoumi Full shikona: 平戸海 雄貴 Decomposed romaji: Hira-do-umi Yu-ki Heya: Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Hirado (Peaceful Door) Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Hirado, Nagasaki is his home town. Hishofuji Full shikona: 飛翔富士 廣樹 Decomposed romaji: Hi-sho-fu-ji Hiro-ki Heya: Nakamura - Azumazeki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Soaring Heights of Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): High-soaring Esquire of the Horizontal Tree Trivia: Translation notes: Hitachiryu Full shikona: 日立龍 栄一 Decomposed romaji: Hi-tachi-ryu Ei-ichi Heya: Oshiogawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sun Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Solitary Glory of the Sunrisen Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Hitenryu Full shikona: 飛天龍 貴信 Decomposed romaji: Hi-ten-ryu Taka-nobu Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Aerial Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Noble Faith of the Flying Sky Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Hochiyama Full shikona: 寶千山 幸勘 Decomposed romaji: Ho-chi-yama Ko-kan Heya: Nakadachi - Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mountain of a Thousand Treasures Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Supernatural Blessing of the Mountain of Countless Treasure Trivia: Translation notes: Hokuseiho Full shikona: 北青鵬 治 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-sei-ho Osamu Heya: Miyagino (Ho/(鵬)/Phoenix/Roc) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Blue - Roc Trivia: Translation notes: Hokutenyu Full shikona: 北天佑 勝彦 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-ten-yu Katsu-hiko Heya: Mihogaseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Protective Northern Sky Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Polaris-blessed Child of Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Polaris as a gloss on Northern Sky. Hokutofuji Full shikona: 北勝富士 大輝 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-to-fu-ji Dai-ki Heya: Hakkaku (Hokuto/(北勝)/Northern victory) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Victory - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Brillance of the Victorious Northern Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Hokutokuni Full shikona: 北勝国 英明 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-to-kuni Hide-aki Heya: Hakkaku (Hokuto/(北勝)/Northern victory) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Victory - Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Clarity of the Northern Victorious Country Trivia: Translation notes: Hokutoriki Full shikona: 北勝力 英樹 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-to-riki Hide-ki Heya: Hakkaku (Hokuto/(北勝)/Northern victory) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Victory - Power Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Tree of the Victorious Northern Might Trivia: Translation notes: Hokutoumi Full shikona: 北勝海 信芳 Decomposed romaji: Hoku-to-umi Nobu-yoshi Heya: Hakkaku (Hokuto/(北勝)/Northern victory) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Victory - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fragrant Faith of the Victorious North Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Homarefuji Full shikona: 誉富士 歓之 Decomposed romaji: Homare-fu-ji Yoshi-yuki Isegahama (Fuji/ (富士) / Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Glorious - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He who Delights in the Glory of Wealth Trivia: Translation notes: Homasho Full shikona: 豊真将 紀行 Decomposed romaji: Ho-ma-sho Nori-yuki Heya: Shikoroyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Extremely True Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Biography of the True Bountiful General Trivia: His jp.wiki article contains full information on each character in his name. Translation notes: Hoshihikari Full shikona: 保志光 信一 Decomposed romaji: Ho-shi-hikari Shin-ichi Heya: Hakkaku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Protecting Bright Ambitions Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Faith in the Protection of Bright Resolve Trivia: Translation notes: Hoshikaze Full shikona: 星風 芳宏 Decomposed romaji: Hoshi-kaze Yoshi-hiro Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Heavenly Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Wide Fragrance of the Stellar Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Hoshoryu Full shikona: 豊昇龍 智勝 Decomposed romaji: Ho-sho-ryu Tomo-katsu Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bountiful Rising Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Bountiful Ascendant Dragon of Sagacious Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Edited May 25, 2022 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Shikona I-K: Ichinojo Full shikona: 逸ノ城 駿 Decomposed romaji: Ichi-no-jo Takeshi Heya: Minato Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Outstanding Castle Trivia: Phonetic of his Mongolian name? Translation notes: Ichinotani Full shikona: 一の谷 崇帥 Decomposed romaji: Ichi-no-tani Soshi Heya: Nakamura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): First Valley Translation notes: Ichiyamamoto Full shikona: 一山本 大生 Decomposed romaji: Ichi-yama-moto Da-iki Heya: Nishonoseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): First Mountain Foothill Trivia: Real Name: Yamamoto Translation notes: Ikioi Full shikona: 勢 翔太 Decomposed romaji: Ikioi Sho-ta Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Momentum Trivia: Translation notes: Irodori Full shikona: 彩 豊 Decomposed romaji: Irodori Yutaka Heya: Shikoroyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bright/Vibrant Trivia: Translation notes: Ishide Full shikona: 石出 祐二 Decomposed romaji: Ishi-de Yu-ji Heya: Hanaregoma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Missing Rock Trivia: Ishide is his real name and the shikona under which he fought three of his 5 makuuchi basho, although he went by Komahikari (Pony Light) earlier in his career, when he first broke into juryo, and changed his shikona to Shunketsu (Equine Masterpiece) for his last two basho in makuuchi. Translation notes: Ishiura Full shikona: 石浦 鹿介 Decomposed romaji: Ishi-ura Shika-no-suke Heya: Miyagino Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Stone Bay Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Deer Governor of the Stone Bay Trivia: The shikona uses his real surname. Translation notes: Itai Full shikona: 板井 圭介 Decomposed romaji: Ita-i Kei-suke Heya: Onaruto Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Extremely Neat Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Governer of the Chamfer of the Community Well Trivia: Itai is his real name Translation notes: Iwakiyama Full shikona: 岩木山 竜太 Decomposed romaji: Iwa-ki-yama Ryu-ta Heya: Nakadachi - Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dragon Tree Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Dragon of the Mountain of the Petrine Tree Trivia: Named after Iwakiyama, Aomori (His shusshin) Translation notes: Jokoryu Full shikona: 常幸龍 貴之 Decomposed romaji: Jo-ko-ryu Taka-yuki Heya: Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dragon of Continuous Fortune Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Noble Dragon of Constant Fortune Trivia: Translation notes: Jumonji Full shikona: 十文字 友和 Decomposed romaji: Ju-mon-ji Tomo-kazu Heya: Tatsutagawa - Michinoku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ten Written Characters Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Crucifix of the Oriental Companion Trivia: Visual pun for Cross Shaped Word (十)/Crucifix Translation notes: Kagamio Full shikona: 鏡桜 秀興 Decomposed romaji: Kagami-o Hide-oki Heya: Kagamiyama - Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Kagami (Mirror) - Cherry Tree Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Pleasure of the Cherry Mirror Trivia: Translation notes: The first character of the shikona is the first character of his original heya name. Kagayaki Full shikona: 輝 大士 Decomposed romaji: Kagayaki Tai-shi Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Radiant Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Shining Gentleman Trivia: Translation notes: Kaiho Full shikona: 海鵬 涼至 Decomposed romaji: Kai-ho Ryo-ki Heya: Hakkaku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ocean Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ocean Roc, Bringer of Refreshment Trivia: Translation notes: Kaiketsu Full shikona: 魁傑 將晃 Decomposed romaji: Kai-ketsu Masa-teru Heya: Hanakago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Heroic Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Brilliant General of Trailblazing Excellence Trivia: Translation notes: Kaio Full shikona: 魁皇 博之 Decomposed romaji: Kai-o Hiro-yuki Heya: Tomozuna(Kai/(魁)/Leader) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Imperial Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Wisdom of the Trailblazing Emperor Trivia: Translation notes: Kaisei Full shikona: 魁聖 一郎 Decomposed romaji: Kai-sei Ichi-ro Heya: Tomozuna(Kai/(魁)/Leader) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Leader - Saint Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Firstborn of the Apostolic Saint Trivia: Translation notes: In connection to holiness, trailblazing suggests proselytising of some sort. Kaisho Full shikona: 魁勝 旦祈 Decomposed romaji: Kai-sho Asa-ki Heya: Tomozuna(Kai/(魁)/Leader) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Leader - Victory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Dawn Prayer for a Trailblazing Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Kakizoe Full shikona: 垣添 徹 Decomposed romaji: Kaki-zoe Toru Heya: Musashigawa - Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Added Barrier Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Piercer of the Supplementary Hedge Trivia: Kakizoe is his real name. Translation notes: Kakuryu Full shikona: 鶴竜 力三郎 Decomposed romaji: Kaku-ryu Riki-sabu-ro Heya: Izutsu - Michinoku (Kaku/(鶴)/Crane) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Crane - Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Mighty Thirdborn of the Gruiforme Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Kaonishiki Full shikona: 華王錦 武志 Decomposed romaji: Ka-o-nishiki Take-shi Heya: Azumazeki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Splendid Royal Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Martial Resolve of the Splendrous Royal Brocade Trivia: Translation notes: Kashiwado Full shikona: 柏戸 剛 Decomposed romaji: Kashiwa-do Tsuyoshi Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Oaken Door Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Strength of the Cedar Portal Trivia: Translation notes: Kasuganishiki Full shikona: 春日錦 孝嘉 Decomposed romaji: Kasu-ga-nishiki Taka-hiro Heya: Kasugano Decomposed romaji: Kasu-ga-nishiki Taka-hiro Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Springtime - Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Auspicious Piety of the Vernal Brocade Trivia: Kasuga (Springtime) is from the heya name. Translation notes: Kasugao Full shikona: 春日王 克昌 Decomposed romaji: Kasu-ga-o Katsu-masa Heya: Kasugayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Springtime - Ruler Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prosperous Conqueror of the Vernal King Trivia: Kasuga (Springtime) is from the heya name. Translation notes: Katayama Full shikona: 片山 伸次 Decomposed romaji: Kata-yama Shin-ji Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Topless Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sequential Extension of the Imbalanced Mountain Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Keitenkai Full shikona: 慶天海 孔晴 Decomposed romaji: Kei-ten-kai Ko-sei Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Celebrating - Sea and Sky Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Clear Opening of the Jubilant Heavenly Sea Trivia: Kei (Celebrate) is his real name. Translation notes: Kenko Full shikona: 剣晃 敏志 Decomposed romaji: Ken-ko Sato-shi Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Shining Sword Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Keen Virtue of the Brilliant Blade Trivia: Translation notes: Kimikaze Full shikona: 皇風 俊司 Decomposed romaji: Kimi-kaze Toshi-ji Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ruling Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sagacious Official of the August Wind Trivia: Translation notes: This particular "kimi" reading of the kanji for "imperial/royal" is often seen in archaic Japanese like the Kojiki or the Nihon Shoki, so the use of the equally archaic "august" is appropriate. Kimurayama Full shikona: 木村山 守 Decomposed romaji: Ki-mura-yama Mamoru Heya: Kasugano Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Wooden Village - Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He who Guards the Wooden Village Mountain Trivia: Kimura is his real name. Translation notes: Kinkaiyama Full shikona: 金開山 龍 Decomposed romaji: Kin-kai-yama Ryu Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Goldmine Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Dragon of the Golden Unfurling Mountain Trivia: Kin (Gold) is his real name Translation notes: Kiraiho Full shikona: 鬼雷砲 良蔵 Decomposed romaji: Ki-rai-ho Ryo-zo Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Terrifying Bombardment Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Phantom of the Well-Prized Bombardment Trivia: Translation notes: Kiribayama Full shikona: 霧馬山 鐵雄 Decomposed romaji: Kiri-ba-yama Tetsu-o Heya: Michinoku (Kiri/(霧)/Misty) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Misty - Horse Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Armored Knight of the Misty Horse Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Kirinowaka Full shikona: 霧の若 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Kiri-no-waka Ta-ro Heya: Michinoku (Kiri/(霧)/Misty) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Misty - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Greatborn Misty Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Kirishima Full shikona: 霧島 一博 Decomposed romaji: Kiri-shima Kazu-hiro Heya: Michinoku (Kiri/(霧)/Misty) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Misty - Island Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Wisdom of the Misty Island Trivia: Translation notes: Kisenosato Full shikona: 稀勢の里 寛 Decomposed romaji: Ki-se-no-sato Yutaka Heya: Naruto - Tagonoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Source of Extraordinary Momentum Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Largesse of the Source of Phenomenal Strength Trivia: Translation notes: Kitaharima Full shikona: 北磻磨 聖也 Decomposed romaji: Kita-hari-ma Sei-ya Heya: Kitanoumi (Kita/(北)/North) - Yamahibiki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern - Millstone Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Saintly Millstone of the North Trivia: Translation notes: See http://www.sumoforum.net/forums/topic/35909-北磻磨-kitaharima-name-meaning-anyone-know/ Kitanofuji Full shikona: 北の富士 勝昭 Decomposed romaji: Kita-no-fu-ji Katsu-aki Heya: Dewanoumi - Kokonoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Radiant Victory of the Northern Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Kitanoumi Full shikona: 北の湖 敏満 Decomposed romaji: Kita-no-umi Toshi-mitsu Heya: Mihogaseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern Lake Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Overflowing Agility of the Northern Lake Trivia: Translation notes: Toshi-mitsu is his real given name. "Mitsu" is normally translated full, but the lake character affords a flowing pun. Kitataiki Full shikona: 北太樹 明義 Decomposed romaji: Kita-tai-ki Ake-yoshi Heya: Kitanoumi (Kita/(北)/North) - Yamahibiki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Northern - Tree Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining Honour of the Great Northern Tree Trivia: Translation notes: Kitazakura Full shikona: 北桜 英敏 Decomposed romaji: Kita-zakura Hide-toshi Heya: Kitanoumi(Kita/(北)/North) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Northern - Cherry Blossom Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Northern Cherry of Exquisite Sensitivity Trivia: Translation notes: Kizakiumi Full shikona: 木崎海 伸之助 Decomposed romaji: Ki-zaki-umi Shin-no-suke Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mountainous Tree - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ambitious Governor of the Sea of the Woody Promontory Trivia: Kizaki is his real name. Translation notes: Kizenryu Full shikona: 希善龍 貴司 Decomposed romaji: Ki-zen-ryu Take-shi Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Benevolent Wish Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Noble Official of the Benevolent Wish Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Kobo Full shikona: 光法 賢一 Decomposed romaji: Ko-bo Ken-ichi Heya: Miyagino Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): The Enlightened Way Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Foremost Wisdom of the Luminous Way Trivia: Translation notes: Kokkai Full shikona: 黒海 太 Decomposed romaji: Ko-kkai Futoshi Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Black Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Black Sea Trivia: Named after the actual Black Sea. Translation notes: Konishiki Full shikona: 小錦 八十吉 Decomposed romaji: Ko-nishiki Ya-so-kichi Heya: Takasago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Diminished Success Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Eighty Prosperities of the Lesser Brocade Trivia: Named after Yokozuna Konishiki and Komosubi Konishiki Translation notes: Koryu Full shikona: 光龍 忠晴 Decomposed romaji: Ko-ryu Tada-haru Heya: Hanakago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bright Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Clear Loyalty of the Luminous Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Kotobeppu Full shikona: 琴別府 要平 Decomposed romaji: Koto-be-ppu Yo-hei Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Beppu (Separate Government) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Harp of the Other Residence Essential to Balance Trivia: Beppu is a place name in Oita Prefecture. Translation notes: Kotoeko Full shikona: 琴恵光 充憲 Decomposed romaji: Koto-e-ko Mitsu-nori Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Brilliant Light Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sufficient Law from the Bright Wisdom of the Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotofuji Full shikona: 琴富士 孝也 Decomposed romaji: Koto-fu-ji Taka-ya Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Filial Esquire of the Zither Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoinazuma Full shikona: 琴稲妻 佳弘 Decomposed romaji: Koto-ina-zuma Yoshi-hiro Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Lightning Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Excellence of the Lightning Zither Trivia: Inazuma is the Japanese poetic term of lightning - cf the 7th yokozuna, Inazuma Raigoro. Translation notes: Kotokasuga Full shikona: 琴春日 桂吾 Decomposed romaji: Koto-kasu-ga Kei-go Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Spring Day Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): His Cinnamon of the Vernal Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotokaze Full shikona: 琴風 豪規 Decomposed romaji: Koto-kaze Ko-ki Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Dominant Rule of the Musical Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Kotokuni Full shikona: 琴国 晃将 Decomposed romaji: Koto-kuni Aki-masa Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Natikon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Radiant General of the Zitherine Nation Trivia: Translation notes: Kotokuzan Full shikona: 荒篤山 太郎 Decomposed romaji: Ko-toku-zan Ta-ro Heya: Arashio Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ara (Rugged)- Austere Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Translation notes: Ko/Ara (荒) is Tokyo's Ara river Kotomisen Full shikona: 琴弥山 幸基 Decomposed romaji: Koto-mi-sen Ko-ki Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Ancient Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Basic Happiness of the Zitherine Monastic Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Misen connotes a Buddhist mountain monastery, but not sure what is the best translation for this. Kotomitsuki Full shikona: 琴光喜 啓司 Decomposed romaji: Koto-mitsu-ki Kei-ji Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Rapturous Light Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Official Disclosure of the Zither of Radiant Fortune Trivia: Translation notes: Kotonishiki Full shikona: 琴錦 功宗 Decomposed romaji: Koto-nishiki Katsu-hiro Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Success/Brocade Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Quintessential Achievement of the Harp Brocade Trivia: Translation notes: Kotonowaka Full shikona: 琴ノ若 傑太 Decomposed romaji: Koto-no-waka Masa-hiro Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Excellence of the Young Harp Trivia: This is the current Kotonowaka. Translation notes: Kotonowaka Full shikona: 琴ノ若 晴將 Decomposed romaji: Koto-no-waka Teru-masa Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Bright General of the Young Zither Trivia: This is Kotonowaka Sr, Sadogatake-oyakata. Translation notes: Kotooshu Full shikona: 琴欧洲 勝紀 Decomposed romaji: Koto-o-shu Katsu-nori Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Eurpoe Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victorious Annals of the European Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoryu Full shikona: 琴龍 宏央 Decomposed romaji: Koto-ryu Hiro-o Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Core of the Draconic Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoshogiku Full shikona: 琴奨菊 和弘 Decomposed romaji: Koto-sho-giku Kazu-hiro Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Prized Chrysanthemum Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Expansive Harmony of the Musically-Prized Chrysanthemum Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoshoho Full shikona: 琴勝峰 吉成 Decomposed romaji: Koto-sho-ho Yoshi-nari Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Beautiful Mountain Peak Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Achieving Joy with the Harp of the Peak of Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Kototsubaki Full shikona: 琴椿 克之 Decomposed romaji: Koto-tsubaki Katsu-yuki Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Camellia Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He who Overcomes with the Camellia of the Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoyuki Full shikona: 琴勇輝 一巖 Decomposed romaji: Koto-yu-ki Kazu-yoshi Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Camellia Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He who Overcomes with the Camellia of the Harp Trivia: Translation notes: Kotoyutaka Full shikona: 琴禮 巨樹 Decomposed romaji: Koto-yutaka Nao-ki Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Riches Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Giant Tree of the Zitherine Rite Trivia: Translation notes: Kotozakura Full shikona: 琴櫻 傑將 Decomposed romaji: Koto-zakura Masa-katsu Heya: Sadagotake (Koto/(琴)/Koto/Harp) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Koto - Cherry Blossoms Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Excellent General of the Cherry Zither Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokudozan Full shikona: 旭道山 和泰 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-do-zan Kazu-yasu Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Mountain Path Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Harmonious Prosperity of the Moutainous Dawn Path Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokunankai Full shikona: 旭南海 廣光 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-nan-kai Hiro-mitsu Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn -South Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Broad Light of the South Sea Dawn Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokushuho Full shikona: 旭秀鵬 滉規 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-shu-ho Ko-ki Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Graceful Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Profound Rule by the Excellent Roc of the Dawn Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokushuzan Full shikona: 旭鷲山 昇 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-shu-zan Noboru Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Eagle Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ascendant of the Dawn Montane Eagle Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokutaisei Full shikona: 旭大星 託也 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-tai-sei Takuya Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Great Star Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): He who is Entrusted by the Great Morning Star Trivia: Translation notes: Kyokutenho Full shikona: 旭天鵬 勝 Decomposed romaji: Kyoku-ten-ho Masaru Heya: Oshima (Kyoku/(旭)/Dawn) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dawn - Heavenly Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victory of the Heavenly Dawn Rock Trivia: Translation notes: Edited December 13, 2021 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Shikona M-S: Maikaze Full shikona: 舞風 昌宏 Decomposed romaji: Mai-kaze Masa-hiro Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dancing Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Wide Prosperity of the Dancing Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Mainoumi Full shikona: 舞の海 秀平 Decomposed romaji: Mai-no-umi Shu-hei Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Movement of the Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Balance of the Dancing Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Masakaze Full shikona: 政風 基嗣 Decomposed romaji: Masa-kaze Moto-tsugu Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Political Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Continuation of the Governing Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Masatsukasa Full shikona: 将司 昂親 Decomposed romaji: Masa-tsukasa Ko-shin Heya: Irumagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Take Command Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Rising Sincerity of the Commander Trivia: Translation notes: Masuiyama Full shikona: 増位山 太志郎 Decomposed romaji: Masu-i-yama Dai-shi-ro Heya: Mihogaseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Expanding Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Chevalier of the Mountain of Increasing Rank Trivia: Translation notes: Masunoyama Full shikona: 舛ノ山 大晴 Decomposed romaji: Masu-no-yama Tomo-haru Heya: Chiganoura - Tokiwayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mountain of Problems Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Clarity of the Troubled Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Masurao Full shikona: 益荒雄 宏夫 Decomposed romaji: Masu-ra-o Hiro-o Heya: Oshiogawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence):Manly Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Magnifico of the Bountiful Wild Male Trivia: Translation notes: Masuraumi Full shikona: 益荒海 幸太 Decomposed romaji: Masu-ra-umi Ko-ta Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Manly Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Fortune of the Bountiful Wild Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Meisei Full shikona: 明生 力 Decomposed romaji: Mei-sei Chikara Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bright Life Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Strength of the Luminous Life Trivia: Meisei is his real name. Translation notes: Midorifuji Full shikona: 翠富士 一成 Decomposed romaji: Midori-fu-ji Kazu-nari Heya: Isegahama(Fuji/(富士)/Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Achievement of the Jade Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Mienoumi Full shikona: 三重ノ海 剛司 Decomposed romaji: Mi-e-no-umi Tsuyo-shi Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Mie/Three Major Seas Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Mie is a prefecture south of Nagoya. Translation notes: Minatofuji Full shikona: 湊富士 孝行 Decomposed romaji: Minato-fu-ji Taka-yuki Heya: Minato Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Harbor - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Filial Path of the Harbour Esquire Trivia: Minato is his heya's name. Translation notes: Mitakeumi Full shikona: 御嶽海 久司 Decomposed romaji: Mi-take-umi Hisa-shi Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Mt. Ontake (Honored Peak) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Veteran Official of the Sea of the Honoured Peak Trivia: Mitake is a variant of Mt. Ontake near his home. Translation notes: Mitoizumi Full shikona: 水戸泉 眞幸 Decomposed romaji: Mi-to-izumi Masa-yuki Heya: Takasago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Water Spring Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Truly Prosperous of the Aquatic Portal Spring Trivia: Izuma (Spring) is part of his real name. Translation notes: Mitoryu Full shikona: 水戸龍 聖之 Decomposed romaji: Mi-to-ryu Taka-yuki Heya: Nishikido Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mito(Waterbound) - Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Holiness of the Water Portal Dragon Trivia: Mito is a city in Ibaraki prefecture. Translation notes: Miyabiyama Full shikona: 雅山 哲士 Decomposed romaji: Miyabi-yama Tetsu-shi Heya: Musashigawa - Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Elegant Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Philosopher of the Elegant Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Mokonami Full shikona: 猛虎浪 栄 Decomposed romaji: Mo-ko-nami Sakae Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Roaming Ferocious Tiger Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Glorious Tide of the Ferocious Tiger Trivia: Translation notes: Musashimaru Full shikona: 武蔵丸 光洋 Decomposed romaji: Mu-sashi-maru Ko-yo Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Musashi(Armory) - Ball Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Cannonball of the Brilliant Ocean Trivia: Musashi is the first two characters of his heya name. Translation notes: Musashi is usually an ancient name for a region of Japan. However, literally it means martial storehouse, which in combination with maru does suggest Cannonball. Musoyama Full shikona: 武双山 正士 Decomposed romaji: Mu-so-yama Masa-shi Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Double Martial Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Chevalier of the Twin Warrior Mountain Trivia: The Mu (武) in his shikona is the same Mu in his heya name. Translation notes: Myogiryu Full shikona: 妙義龍 泰成 Decomposed romaji: Myo-gi-ryu Yasu-nari Heya: Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dragon of Excellent Honor Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): The Dragon of Exquisite Techniques Achieving Greatness Trivia: Translation notes: Nakanokuni Full shikona: 仲の国 将 Decomposed romaji: Naka-no-kuni Sho Heya: Minato Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Friendly Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): General of the Mediatory Nation Trivia: He is Chinese. The naka (仲) in his shikona is similar to the naka (中) used for China. Translation notes: Naminohana Full shikona: 浪之花 教隆 Decomposed romaji: Nami-no-hana Kazu-taka Heya: Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flower of the Waves (Sea Spray) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Taught Prosperity of the Sea Spray Trivia: Translation notes: Naminohana literally translates to Flower of the Waves, glossed to Sea Spray Nionoumi Full shikona: 鳰の湖 真二 Decomposed romaji: Nio-no-umi Shin-ji Heya: Kitanoumi - Yamahibiki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Lake of the Grebes Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Second Truth of the Lake of the Grebes Trivia: Nio (Grebe) may be a reference to a place or person's name. Translation notes: Nishikifuji Full shikona: 錦富士 隆聖 Decomposed romaji: Nishiki-fu-ji Ryu-sei Heya: Isegahama(Fuji/(富士)/Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Glorious - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prosperous Holiness of the Brocade Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Nishikigi Full shikona: 錦木 徹也 Decomposed romaji: Nishiki-gi Tetsu-ya Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Glorious Tree Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Lancer of the Brocade Tree Trivia: Translation notes: Penetrating, clear - hence lancer Oga Full shikona: 皇牙 篤 Decomposed romaji: O-ga Atsushi Heya: Takasago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Imperial Ivory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ardour of the Imperial Fang Trivia: Translation notes: Oginishiki Full shikona: 小城錦 康年 Decomposed romaji: O-gi-nishiki Yasu-toshi Heya: Takasago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Imperial Ivory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ardour of the Imperial Fang Translation notes: Oginohana Full shikona: 小城乃花 昭和 Decomposed romaji: O-gi-no-hana Aki-kazu Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ogi (Small Castle) Flowers Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Radiant Harmony of the Lesser Castle's Flowers Trivia: Ogi is a city in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu. Translation notes: Ohinode Full shikona: 大日ノ出 崇揚 Decomposed romaji: O-hi-no-de Taka-aki Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Sunrise Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): The Most Venerable Great Sunrise Trivia: Translation notes: Oho Full shikona: 王鵬 幸之介 Decomposed romaji: O-ho Ko-no-suki Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Royal Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Governor of the Fortunate Kingly Phoenix Trivia: Oho is a play on the name of his grandfather, Taiho (Great Roc) Translation notes: Oikari Full shikona: 大碇 剛 Decomposed romaji: O-ikari Tsuyoshi Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Large Anchor Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): The Great Sturdy Anchor Trivia: Translation notes: Oiwato Full shikona: 大岩戸 義之 Decomposed romaji: O-iwa-to Yoshi-yuki Heya: Hakkaku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Stone Entrance Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Honour of the Door of the Great Boulder Trivia: Translation notes: Oki Full shikona: 王輝 一毅 Decomposed romaji: O-ki Kazu-ki Heya: Shikoroyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Royal Splendor Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Resolve of the Royal Radiance Trivia: Translation notes: Okinoumi Full shikona: 隠岐の海 歩 Decomposed romaji: O-ki-no-umi Ayumi Heya: Hakkaku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Oki (Hidden Stream) Islands - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Moving Sea of the Hidden Divergence Trivia: Oki refers to the Oki Islands in Shimane. Translation notes: Oniarashi Full shikona: 鬼嵐 力 Decomposed romaji: Oni-arashi Chikara Heya: Asahiyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Devil Storm Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Might of the Devil Tempest Trivia: Translation notes: Onokuni Full shikona: 大乃国 康 Decomposed romaji: O-no-kuni Yasushi Heya: Hanakago - Hanaregoma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Health of a Great Nation Trivia: Translation notes: Onosho Full shikona: 阿武咲 奎也 Decomposed romaji: O-no-sho Fumi-ya Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Warcry Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Stellar Warcry Trivia: Translation notes: Oshoma Full shikona: 欧勝馬 出喜 Decomposed romaji: O-sho-ma De-gi Heya: Naruto (O/欧/Europe) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Europe - Victorious Horse Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Translation notes: Osunaarashi Full shikona: 大砂嵐 金太郎 Decomposed romaji: O-suna-arashi Kin-ta-ro Heya: Otake Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Sand Storm Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Him of the Great Sandstorm, Eternally Supernal Trivia: Translation notes: Bearing in mind Osunaarashi's Egyptian origins, the Ancient Egyptian connotations of gold as eternal and superior are used here. Otsukasa Full shikona: 皇司 信秀 Decomposed romaji: O-tsukasa Nobu-hide Heya: Irumagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Royal Official Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Royal Official of Outstanding Trust Trivia: Translation notes: Owakamatsu Full shikona: 大若松 好弘 Decomposed romaji: O-waka-matsu Yoshi-hiro Heya: Taiho Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Young Pine Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Beloved Expanse of the Great Young Pine Trivia: Wakamatsu is his real name. Translation notes: Raiko Full shikona: 雷光 肇 Decomposed romaji: Rai-ko Hajime Heya: Hakkaku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flash of Lightning Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Origin of the Lightning Flash Trivia: Translation notes: Rikio Full shikona: 力櫻 猛 Decomposed romaji: Riki-o Takeshi Heya: Futagoyama - Naruto Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mighty Cherry Blossoms Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fury of the Mighty Sakura Trivia: Translation notes: Rikishin Full shikona: 力真 樹 Decomposed romaji: Riki-shin Tatsuki Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Powerful Truth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Tree of the True Strength Trivia: Translation notes: Roho Full shikona: 露鵬 幸生 Decomposed romaji: Ro-ho Yuki-o Heya: Taiho - Otake Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Russian (Visible) Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fortunately-born Dewy Roc Trivia: Ro is the kanji exonym for Russia, but also means reveal and dew. Translation notes: Ryuden Full shikona: 竜電 剛至 Decomposed romaji: Ryu-dn Go-shi Heya: Takadagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Electric Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Strength Limits of the Thunder Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Ryuho Full shikona: 琉鵬 政吉 Decomposed romaji: Ryu-ho Masa-yoshi Heya: Tatsutagawa - Michinoku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Precious Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Blessed Rule of the Precious Roc Trivia: Ryu derives from the historic name of the Ryukyu Islands/Kingdom, of which Okinawa is the modern successor. Translation notes: Ryuko Full shikona: 竜虎 川上 Decomposed romaji: Ryu-ko Kawa-kami Heya: Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dragon Tiger Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Draconic Tiger Above the River Trivia: Translation notes: Ryukozan Full shikona: 龍興山 一人 Decomposed romaji: Ryu-ko-zan Kazu-to Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Interesting Dragon Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Firstborn of the Mountain of Draconic Revival Trivia: Translation notes: Ryuo Full shikona: 龍皇 昇 Decomposed romaji: Ryu-o Noboru Heya: Miyagino Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Ruling Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ascendant of the Dragon Emperor Trivia: Translation notes: Sadanofuji Full shikona: 佐田の富士 哲博 Decomposed romaji: Sa-da-no-fu-ji Aki-hiro Heya: Sakaigawa (Sada/(佐田)/Farmer) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Farmer - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sagacity of the Gentleman Farmer Trivia: Sada is from his shishio's shikona. See Sadanoyama. It is also a place name in Shimane. Translation notes: Component kanji for "sada" is assisted field - glossed to farmer Sadanoumi Full shikona: 佐田の海 貴士 Decomposed romaji: Sa-da-no-umi Taka-shi Heya: Sakaigawa (Sada/(佐田)/Farmer) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Farmer - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sea of the Gentleman Farmer Trivia: Sada is from his shishio's shikona. See Sadanoyama. It is also a place name in Shimane. This is the current Sadanoumi, who shares a shikona with his father (who had a heyamate in Dewanoumi who used the same shikona briefly before retiring). Translation notes: Gentleman here derives from Takashi rather than Fuji. Sadanoyama Full shikona: 佐田の山 晋松 Decomposed romaji: Sa-da-no-yama Shin-matsu Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Farmer's Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Advancing Pine of the Farmer's Mountain Trivia: Sada is part of his real name. Trivia: Translation notes: Sagatsukasa Full shikona: 磋牙司 洋之 Decomposed romaji: Sa-ga-tsukasa Hiro-yuki Heya: Irumagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Manager of Polished Ivory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ocean of the Ivory Official Trivia: Translation notes: Sakaizawa Full shikona: 境澤 賢一 Decomposed romaji: Sakai-zawa Ken-ichi Heya: Mihogaseki - Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Edge of the Pool Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Foremost Sage of the Swamp's Edge Trivia: Translation notes: Sakigake Full shikona: 魁 猛 Decomposed romaji: Sakigake Takeshi Heya: Hanaregoma - Shibatayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Fierce Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fierce Pioneer Trivia: Translation notes: Satoyama Full shikona: 里山 浩作 Decomposed romaji: Sato-yama Ko-saku Heya: Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Local Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Vigorous Creation of the Rustic Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Seiro Full shikona: 青狼 武士 Decomposed romaji: Sei-ro Take-shi Heya: Shikoroyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Blue Wolf Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Warrior of the Blue Wolf Trivia: Cf. Blue Wolf legend of Mongolia. Translation notes: Sensho Full shikona: 千昇 秀貴 Decomposed romaji: Sen-sho Hide-ki Heya: Shikihide Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Rising a Thousand Times Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Surpassing Nobility of a Thousand Ascensions Trivia: Translation notes: Sentoryu Full shikona: 戦闘竜 扁利 Decomposed romaji: Sen-to-ryu Hen-ri Heya: Tomozuna Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Fighting Dragon (Saint Louis) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Battle Dragon of Honour Trivia: Translation notes: Given name translates to flat + benefit, hence the concept of equality, chivalry, and honour. Phonetically it sounds like Henry. Shikishima Full shikona: 敷島 勝盛 Decomposed romaji: Shiki-shima Katsu-mori Heya: Tatsutagawa – Michinoku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Widespread Islands Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Imposing Island of Abundant Victory Trivia: Shikishima is an old name for Japan. Translation notes: Shimanoumi Full shikona: 志摩ノ海 航洋 Decomposed romaji: Shi-ma-no-umi Ko-yo Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Shima (Grinding Resolve) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Navigator of the Resolve-Grinding Sea Trivia: Shima is a place name in Mie. Translation notes: Shimotori Full shikona: 霜鳳 典雄 Decomposed romaji: Shimo-tori Nori-o Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Frosty Phoenix Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Warlock of the Frosty Phoenix Trivia: Shimotori is his real name. Translation notes: His given name can mean "male of the ceremony/ritual", hence Warlock. Shirononami Full shikona: 白乃波 寿洋 Decomposed romaji: Shiro-no-nami Nobu-hiro Heya: Mihogaseki - Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): White Wave Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Everlasting Ocean of the White Wave Trivia: Shiro (White) is part of his real name. Translation notes: Shironoryu Full shikona: 城ノ龍 康允 Decomposed romaji: Shiro-no-yu Yasu-masa Heya: Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Land of the Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Permissive Respite of the Castellan Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Shodai Full shikona: 正代 直也 Decomposed romaji: Sho-dai Nao-ya Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Righteous Generation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Verily Righteous of an Upright Era Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Shohozan Full shikona: 松鳳山 裕也 Decomposed romaji: Sho-ho-zan Yu-ya Heya: Matsugane - Nishonoseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Pine Phoenix Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Bounty of the Pine Phoenix Mountain Trivia: Sho/Matsu (Pine) is part of his real name and the first character in his heya name. Translation notes: Shotenro Full shikona: 翔天狼 大士 Decomposed romaji: Sho-ten-ro Tai-shi Heya: Musashigawa - Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Soaring Sky Wolf Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Warrior of the Soaring Sky Wolf Trivia: Cf. Blue Wolf legend of Mongolia. Translation notes: Sokokurai Full shikona: 蒼国来 栄吉 Decomposed romaji: So-koku-rai Ei-kichi Heya: Arashio Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): From an Ashen Country Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fortunate Glory upon Him of a Pale Country Trivia: Translation notes: Sotairyu Full shikona: 双大竜 亮三 Decomposed romaji: So-tai-ryu Ryo-zo Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Twin Large Dragons Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Third Radiance of the Twin Great Dragons Trivia: Translation notes: Edited May 25, 2022 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Shikona T-Z: Tachihikari Full shikona: 大刀光 電右エ門 Decomposed romaji: Ta-chi-hikari Den-e-mon Heya: Tomozuna Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Shining Sword Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Luminous Blade of the Lightning Dextra Guardian Trivia: Translation notes: Taiho Full shikona: 大鵬 幸喜 Decomposed romaji: Tai-ho Ko-kI Heya: Nishonoseki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fortunate Prosperity of the Great Roc Trivia: Translation notes: Takagenji Full shikona: 貴源治 賢士 Decomposed romaji: Taka-gen-ji Sato-shi Heya: Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Chiganoura - Tokiwayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Source of Power Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Noble Rule of the Imperial Scion Warrior Trivia: Cf. Genji/Minamoto for the connotation of this character. Translation notes: Takakeisho Full shikona: 貴景勝 光信 Decomposed romaji: Taka-kei-sho Mitsu-nobu Heya: Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Chiganoura - Tokiwayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - View of Victory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining Belief in the Noble Vista of Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Takakento Full shikona: 貴健斗 輝虎 Decomposed romaji: Taka-ken-to Teru-tora Heya: Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Chiganoura - Tokiwayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Persistent Conflict Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Radiant Tiger of the Noble Persistent Battle Trivia: Kento is his real name. Translation notes: Takamifuji Full shikona: 高見藤 英希 Decomposed romaji: Taka-mi-fuji Hide-ki Heya: Azumazeki (Taka-mi/(高見)/High View) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): High View - Wisteria Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Hope of the High-Seen Wisteria Trivia: Translation notes: Takamisakari Full shikona: 高見盛 精彦 Decomposed romaji: Taka-mi-sakari Sei-ken Heya: Azumazeki (Taka-mi/(高見)/High View) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): High View - Prosperity Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prodigy of the High Abundant View Trivia: Translation notes: Takamisugi Full shikona: 隆三杉 太一 Decomposed romaji: Taka-mi-sugi Taka-katsu Heya: Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Three (Grand) Cedars Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great One of the Triple Grand Cedars Trivia: Taka/Takashi (隆)/Grand is his real given name. Translation notes: Takanofuji Full shikona: 貴ノ富士 三造 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-fu-ji San-zo Heya: Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Chiganoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Triple Creation of the Noble Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Takanofuji Full shikona: 孝乃富士 忠雄 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-fu-ji Tada-o Heya: Kokonoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Respect for Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Retainer of the Pious Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Takanohana Full shikona: 貴乃花 光司 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-hana Ko-ji Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble Flower Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Bright Official of the Precious Flower Trivia: Translation notes: Takanoiwa Full shikona: 貴ノ岩 義司 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-iwa Yoshi-mori Heya: Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Chiganoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Rock Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Loyal Caretaker of the Noble Rock Trivia: Translation notes: Takanonami Full shikona: 貴ノ浪 貞博 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-nami Sada-hiro Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama - Takanohana (Taka/(貴)/Noble) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Wave Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Upright Sage of the Noble Wave Trivia: Translation notes: Takanosato Full shikona: 隆の里 俊英 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-sato Toshi-hide Heya: Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Source of Nobility Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prosperous Village of Outstanding Sagacity Trivia: Translation notes: Takanosho Full shikona: 隆の勝 伸明 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-sho Nobu-aki Heya: Chiganoura - Tokiwayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble Victory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Extending Clarity of Prosperous Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Takanotsuru Full shikona: 隆の鶴 伸一 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-tsuru Shin-ichi Heya: Naruto (Taka/(貴)/Noble) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Crane Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Extension of the Crane of Prosperity Trivia: Translation notes: Takanowaka Full shikona: 隆乃若 勇紀 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-waka Yu-ki Heya: Naruto (Taka/(貴)/Noble) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Chanson of the Prosperous Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Yuki means Annals of Bravery, translated to Chanson from the French word for medieval romances. Takanoyama Full shikona: 隆の山 俊太郎 Decomposed romaji: Taka-no-yama Shun-taro Heya: Naruto (Taka/(貴)/Noble) - Tagonoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble - Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sagacious Firstborn of the Prosperous Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Takarafuji Full shikona: 宝富士 大輔 Decomposed romaji: Takara-fu-ji Dai-suke Heya: Isegahama (Fuji/ (富士) / Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Treasure - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Assistance of the Treasured Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Takaryu Full shikona: 高立 直哉 Decomposed romaji: Taka-ryu Nao-ya Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): High Standing Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Rectitude of the High-Standing Trivia: Shikona is the first character of his real surname plus the first character of his given name Translation notes: Takatoriki Full shikona: 貴闘力 忠茂 Decomposed romaji: Tak-to-riki Tada-shige Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Noble Fighting Spirit Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Luxuriant Loyalty of the Noble Fighting Spirit Trivia: Translation notes: Takayasu Full shikona: 高安 晃 Decomposed romaji: Taka-yasu Akira Heya: Naruto - Tagonoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): High Peace Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining High Peace Trivia: The shikona is his real name. Translation notes: Takekaze Full shikona: 豪風 旭 Decomposed romaji: Take-kaze Akira Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Violent Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Dawn of the Grand Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Tamaasuka Full shikona: 玉飛鳥 大輔 Decomposed romaji: Tama-asuka Dai-suke Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Asuka (Flying Bird) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Factotum of the Jade Crossbill Trivia: Translation notes: Asuka strictly translates to flying bird, but derives more likely from the ancient Japanese capital of Asuka. One of its etymologies include the common crossbill, which is picked as the bird in question here. Tamakairiki Full shikona: 玉海力 剛 Decomposed romaji: Tama-kai-riki Tsuyoshi Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Sea Power Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Stout Strength of the Jade Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Tamakasuga Full shikona: 玉春日 良二 Decomposed romaji: Tama-kasu-ga Ryo-ji Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Spring Day Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Second Benefice of the Vernal Jade Trivia: Translation notes: Tamanoshima Full shikona: 玉乃島 新 Decomposed romaji: Tama-no-shima Arata Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Island Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Newcomer of the Jade Island Trivia: The 51st yokozuna, Tamanoumi, also used this shikona prior to his promotion. Translation notes: Tamanoumi Full shikona: 玉の海 正洋 Decomposed romaji: Tama-no-umi Masa-hiro Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Righteous Ocean of the Jade Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Tamarikido Full shikona: 玉力道 栄来 Decomposed romaji: Tama-riki-do Hide-ki Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Path of Power Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): The Way of Jade Strength which Attracts Glory Trivia: Translation notes: Tamawashi Full shikona: 玉鷲 一朗 Decomposed romaji: Tama-washi Ichi-ro Heya: Kataonami (Tama/(玉)/Jade) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Jade - Eagle Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Firstborn of the Jade Eagle Trivia: Translation notes: Tanzo Full shikona: 丹蔵 隆浩 Decomposed romaji: Tan-zo Taka-hiro Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Red Storehouse Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Vermillion Storehouse of Prosperous Abundance Trivia: Translation notes: Tatsuhikari Full shikona: 立洸 熊五郎 Decomposed romaji: Tatsu-hikari Kuma-go-ro Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Rising Bravery Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Fifthborn Ursine of the Sea Spray Trivia: Translation notes: Tatsu (立) is the first character in his heya name. Koko (洸洸) means bravery. Tenkaiho Full shikona: 天鎧鵬 貴由輝 Decomposed romaji: Ten-kai-ho Taka-yu-ki Heya: Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Imperial Armored Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Nobly-shining Roc of Celestial Armament Trivia: Translation notes: Tenkai may be a reference to a place name or person Terao Full shikona: 寺尾 常史 Decomposed romaji: Tera-o Tsune-fumi Heya: Izutsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): End of the Temples Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Constant History of the Dissolution Trivia: Translation notes: Terao calqued to mean end of the temples, referring to the Shinbutsu bunri period after the Meiji Restoration that was akin to the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Terunofuji Full shikona: 照ノ富士 春雄 Decomposed romaji: Teru-no-fuji Haru-o Heya: Magaki - Isegahama (Fuji/ (富士) / Mt. Fuji) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Shining - Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Illuminating Esquire of the Virile Spring Trivia: Translation notes: Terutsuyoshi Full shikona: 照強 翔輝 Decomposed romaji: Teru-tsuyoshi Sho-ki Heya: Isegahama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Shining Strength Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Soaring Brilliance of Illuminating Strength Trivia: Translation notes: Tobizaru Full shikona: 翔猿 正也 Decomposed romaji: Tobi-zaru Masa-ya Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flying Monkey Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Verily Upright Flying Monkey Trivia: Translation notes: Tochiazuma Full shikona: 栃東 大裕 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-azuma Dai-suke Heya: Tamanoi (Azuma/(東)/East) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Horse Chestnut - East Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Abundance of the Eastern Chestnut Trivia: This is Tochiazuma II, the ozeki of the 2000s. Translation notes: Tochi (栃) is probably a reference to Tochigi Prefecture Tochihiryu Full shikona: 栃飛龍 幸也 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-hi-ryu Yuki-ya Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Flying Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Most Fortunate of the Chestnut Flying Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Tochimaru Full shikona: 長谷山 正典 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-maru Masa-nori Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Sphere/Domain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinofuji Full shikona: 栃乃藤 達之 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-fuji Tatsu-yuki Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Wisteria Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Accomplished of the Chestnut Wisteria Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinohana Full shikona: 栃乃花 仁 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-hana Hitoshi Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Flower Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Benevolence of the Chestnut Flower Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinonada Full shikona: 栃乃洋 泰一 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-nada Tai-ichi Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Ocean Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Prosperity of the Chestnut Ocean Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinoshin Full shikona: 栃ノ心 剛史 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-shin Tsuyo-shi Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Heart Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sturdy History of the Chestnut Core Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinoumi Full shikona: 栃ノ海 晃嘉 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-umi Teru-yoshi Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Sea Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Prosperous Brilliance of the Chestnut Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinowaka Full shikona: 栃乃若 導大 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-waka Michi-hiro Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Guidance of the Chestnut Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Tochinowaka Full shikona: 栃乃和歌 清隆 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-no-wa-ka Kiyo-taka Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Peaceful Song Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Clear Prosperity of the Chestnut Poem Trivia: Waka is a form of Japanese poetry. Translation notes: Tochiozan Full shikona: 栃煌山 雄一郎 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-o-zan Yu-ichi-ro Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Radiant Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Firstborn Male of the Radiant Chestnut Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Tochisakae Full shikona: 栃栄 篤史 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-sakae Atsu-shi Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Glory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Earnest History of the Chestnut Glory Trivia: Translation notes: Tochitsukasa Full shikona: 栃司 哲史 Decomposed romaji: Tochi-tsukasa Tetsu-o Heya: Kasugano (Tochi/(栃)/(Chestnut Tree) > Tochigi Prefecture) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tochigi - Caretaker Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Historical Phiosophy of the Chestnut Caretaker Trivia: Translation notes: Tohakuryu Full shikona: 東白龍 雅士 Decomposed romaji: To-haku-ryu Masa-hito Heya: Tamanoi (Azuma-To/(東)/East) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): East - White Dragon Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Elegant Gentleman of the Eastern White Dragon Trivia: Translation notes: Toki Full shikona: 闘牙 進 Decomposed romaji: To-ki Susumu Heya: Takasago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Fighting Teeth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Advancing Battle Fang Trivia: Translation notes: Tokitenku Full shikona: 時天空 慶晃 Decomposed romaji: Toki-ten-ku Yoshi-aki Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Time - Skies Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Radiant Jubilation of the Timely Skies Trivia: Translation notes: Toki (time) is the first character of his heya name. Tokitsunada Full shikona: 時津洋 宏典 Decomposed romaji: Toki-tsu-nada Hiro-nori Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Time - Ocean Port Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Expansive Form of the Timely Ocean Trivia: Translation notes: Toki (time) Tsu (port) are the first two characters of his heya name. Tokitsuumi Full shikona: 時津海 正博 Decomposed romaji: Toki-tsu-umi Masa-hiro Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Time - Seaport Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Esteemed Rectitude of the Timely Sea Trivia: Translation notes: Toki (time) Tsu (port) are the first two characters of his heya name. Tokusegawa Full shikona: 徳瀬川 正直 Decomposed romaji: Toku-se-gawa Masa-nao Heya: Kiriyama - Asahiyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Benevolent Raging River Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Utmost Rectitude of the Virtuous Whitewater Trivia: Translation notes: Tokushinho Full shikona: 徳真鵬 元久 Decomposed romaji: Toku-shin-ho Moto-hisa Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Virtuous Genuine Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Aeon of the Virtuous Genuine Roc Trivia: Translation notes: Tokushoryu Full shikona: 徳勝龍 誠 Decomposed romaji: Toku-sho-ryu Makoto Heya: Kise - Kitanoumi - Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Dragon of Virtuous Victory Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sincere Dragon of Virtuous Victory Trivia: Translation notes: Tomoefuji Full shikona: 巴冨士 俊英 Decomposed romaji: Tomoe-fu-ji Toshi-hide Heya: Kokonoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bejewelled Mt. Fuji Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Outstanding Genius of the Bejewelled Esquire Trivia: Translation notes: Difficulty in translating Tomoe as a concept. The closest Japanese association is that the tomoe is the shape of the magatama jewel, which has roots in Japanese mythology, hence bejewelled. Tomokaze Full shikona: 友風 勇太 Decomposed romaji: Tomo-kaze Yu-ta Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Friendly Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Valour of the Friendly Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Tomonohana Full shikona: 智乃花 伸哉 Decomposed romaji: Tomo-no-hana Shin-ya Heya: Tatsunami Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flower of Wisdom Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Surprising Extension of the Intellectual Flower Trivia: Translation notes: Tosanoumi Full shikona: 土佐ノ海 敏生 Decomposed romaji: To-sa-no-umi Toshi-o Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Sea of Tosa (Earth Assistant) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Agile Life of the Sea of the Earth Assistant Trivia: Tosa is the old name for Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, and still the name of a city within it. Translation notes: Tosayutaka Full shikona: 土佐豊 祐哉 Decomposed romaji: To-sa-yutaka Yuua Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bountiful Tosa (Earth Assistant) Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Startling Blessings of the Bountiful Earth Assistant Trivia: Tosa is the old name for Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, and still the name of a city within it. Translation notes: Towanoyama Full shikona: 鳥羽の山 喜充 Decomposed romaji: To-wa-no-yama Yoshi-mitsu Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Mountain of Plumage Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Abundant Rejoicing of the Mountain of Plumage Trivia: Toba is the name for a city in Mie, as well as of an Emperor, but Towanoyama is not his first shikona and he doesn't seem to have a connection with either of his namesakes (as well as having a different pronunciation). Translation notes: Toyohibiki Full shikona: 豊響 隆太 Decomposed romaji: Toyo-hibiki Ryu-ta Heya: Sakaigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Vibrant Sounds Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Prosperity of the Bountiful Symphony Trivia: Translation notes: Toyonokuni Full shikona: 豊乃國 大地 Decomposed romaji: Toyo-no-kuni Dai-chi Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bountiful Nation Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Earth of the Bountiful Nation Trivia: Translation notes: Toyonoshima Full shikona: 豊ノ島 大樹 Decomposed romaji: Toyo-no-shima Dai-ki Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bountiful Island Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Tree of the Bountiful Island Trivia: Translation notes: Toyozakura Full shikona: 豊桜 俊昭 Decomposed romaji: Toyo-zakura Toshi-aki Heya: Tatsutagawa - Michinoku Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Abundant Cherry Blossoms Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sagacious Radiance of the Bountiful Cherry Trivia: Translation notes: Tsunenoyama Full shikona: 常の山 勝正 Decomposed romaji: Tsune-no-yama Katsu-masa Heya: Dewanoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Stability of a Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victorious Stability of the Constant Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Tsurugidake Full shikona: 剣武 輝希 Decomposed romaji: Tsurugi-dake Teru-ki Heya: Musashigawa - Fujishima Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Warrior's Sword Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Shining Hope of the Martial Blade Trivia: Translation notes: Tsurugisho Full shikona: 剣翔 桃太郎 Decomposed romaji: Tsurugi-sho Momo-ta-ro Heya: Oitekaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Soaring Sword Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Soaring Blade of the Peach Greatborn Trivia: Translation notes: Ura Full shikona: 宇良 和輝 Decomposed romaji: U-ra Kazu-ki Heya: Kise Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Universal Good Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Harmonious Radiance of the Cosmic Benefice Trivia: Ura is his real name. Translation notes: Ushiomaru Full shikona: 潮丸 元泰 Decomposed romaji: Ushio-maru Moto-yasu Heya: Azumazeki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Tidal Sphere Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Original Prosperity of the Spherical Tide Trivia: Translation notes: Wajima Full shikona: 輪島 大士 Decomposed romaji: Wa-jima Hiro-shi Heya: Hanakago Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Island Ferry Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Warrior of the Cyclical Island Trivia: His shikona was his real name. Translation notes: Wakakirin Full shikona: 若麒麟 真一 Decomposed romaji: Waka-ki-rin Shin-ichi Heya: Oshiogawa - Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Unicorns Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): First Truth of the Youthful Unicorn Trivia: Translation notes: Wakakosho Full shikona: 若光翔 大平 Decomposed romaji: Waka-ko-sho Tai-hei Heya: Matsugane Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Soaring Light Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Balance of the Young Soaring Light Trivia: Translation notes: Wakakoyu Full shikona: 若荒雄 匡也 Decomposed romaji: Waka-ko-yu Masa-ya Heya: Onomatsu Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Harsh Leader Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Deliverance of the Wasteland Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Ara/Ko (荒) (Harsh) is the name of a Tokyo river that appears in many shikona. Wakamotoharu Full shikona: 若元春 港 Decomposed romaji: Waka-moto-haru Minato Heya: Arashio Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): First Spring of Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Harbour of the Youth of Original Spring Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanohana Full shikona: 若乃花 勝 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-hana Masaru Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flower of Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victory of the Young Flower Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanohana Full shikona: 若乃花 幹士 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-hana Kan-ji Heya: Fujishima - Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Flower of Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Victory of the Young Flower Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanoho Full shikona: 若ノ鵬 寿則 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-ho Toshi-nori Heya: Magaki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Roc Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Emulated Longevity of the Young Roc Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanojo Full shikona: 若ノ城 宗彦 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-jo Mune-hiko Heya: Magaki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Castle Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Child Quintessence of the Young Castle Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanosato Full shikona: 若の里 忍 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-sato Shinobu Heya: Naruto - Tagonoura Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Source of Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ninja of the Young Village Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanoshima Hide contents Full shikona: 若乃島 史也 Decomposed romaji: Waka-no-shima Fumi-ya Heya: Hanaregoma - Shibatayama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Island of Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): History of the Island of Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Wakanoyama Full shikona: 和歌乃山 洋 Decomposed romaji: Wa-ka-no-yama Hiroshi Heya: Musashigawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Poetic Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ocean of the Poetic Mountain Trivia: Waka is a form of Japanese poetry. He is from Wakayama (和歌) Prefecture Translation notes: Wakashimazu Full shikona: 若嶋津 六夫 Decomposed romaji: Waka-shima-zu Mutsu-o Heya: Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Island Harbor Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Sixth Male of the Young Island Bay Trivia: Named after the same character from the Captain Tsubasa manga. Translation notes: Wakashoyo Full shikona: 若翔洋 俊一 Decomposed romaji: Waka-sho-yo Shun-ichi Heya: Futagoyama Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Soaring Ocean Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Young Soaring Bay of Surpassing Excellence Trivia: Translation notes: Wakatakakage Full shikona: 若隆景 渥 Decomposed romaji: Waka-taka-kage Atsushi Heya: Arashio Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Prosperous Vista Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Kindness of the Prosperous Young Vista Trivia: Takakage is the name of one of Mori Motonari's three sons, they of the bundled arrows story. Translation notes: Wakatoba Full shikona: 若兎馬 裕三 Decomposed romaji: Waka-to-ba Hiro-mitsu Heya: Oshiogawa - Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Young Rabbit and Horse Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Third Bounty of the Youthful Hare and Horse Trivia: Translation notes: Wakatsutomu Full shikona: 若孜 浩気 Decomposed romaji: Waka-tsutomu Hiro-ki Heya: Matsugane Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Industrious Youth Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Vigorous Breath of the Industrious Youth Trivia: Translation notes: Yago Full shikona: 矢後 太規 Decomposed romaji: Ya-go Taka-nori Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): The Back of an Arrow Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Rule of the Fletch and Nock Trivia: Yago is his real name. Translation notes: Gloss on "back of an arrow" to mean the fletching and nock. Yamamotoyama Full shikona: 山本山 龍太 Decomposed romaji: Yama-moto-yama Ryu-ta Heya: Onoe Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Foothill Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Dragon of the Foothill Mountains Trivia: Translation notes: Yamamoto is his real name. Yamato Full shikona: 大和 剛 Decomposed romaji: Yamato Go Heya: Magaki Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Great Harmony Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Strength of the Great Harmony Trivia: Yamato is an ancient name for Japan, but it's a tad ironic that this is given to a foreign (US) rikishi! Translation notes: Yoshiazuma Full shikona: 芳東 洋 Decomposed romaji: Yoshi-azuma Hiroshi Heya: Tamanoi (Azuma-To/(東)/East) Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): East - Fragrance Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Ocean of the Eastern Fragrance Trivia: Translation notes: Yoshikaze Full shikona: 嘉風 雅継 Decomposed romaji: Yoshi-kaze Masa-tsugu Heya: Oguruma Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Auspicious Wind Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Elegant Continuation of the Auspicious Wind Trivia: Translation notes: Yotsuguruma Full shikona: 四ツ車 大八 Decomposed romaji: Yo-tsu-guruma Dai-hachiro Heya: Isenoumi Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Fourth Vehicle Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Octavian of the Fourth Chariot Trivia: Translation notes: Yotsukasa Full shikona: 燁司 大 Decomposed romaji: Yo-tsukasa Dai Heya: Irumagawa Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Glorious Official Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Glorious Official Trivia: Translation notes: Yutakayama Full shikona: 豊山 亮太 Decomposed romaji: Yutaka-yama Ryo-ta Heya: Tokitsukaze Shikona meaning (formal equivalence): Bountiful Mountain Full shikona meaning (dynamic equivalence): Great Brilliance of the Bountiful Mountain Trivia: Translation notes: Edited May 3, 2022 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
