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What does matawari mean?
A form of exercise in which a rikishi sits on the ground with his legs wide apart, then lowers his torso to touch the ground between his legs.
Where does matawari come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 股割.

How to pronounce matawari

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “matawari”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “matawari” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.