This is the 9691st most frequent Japanese word.
花相撲
"花相撲" refers to a sumo match performed for entertainment purposes rather than serious competition.
In this sentence, '花相撲' refers to an exhibition or friendly sumo match, emphasizing the entertainment aspect rather than a competitive one.
昨日の花相撲はとても楽しかったですね。
Yesterday's exhibition sumo was very enjoyable, wasn't it?
Here, '花相撲' denotes event matches organized to entertain the audience during the sumo tournament.
次の大会では花相撲が行われる予定です。
The upcoming tournament plans to feature exhibition sumo matches.
In this context, '花相撲' highlights matches where the atmosphere tends to be lighthearted, yet the mentioned wrestler is known for his serious approach during such events.