A sumo wrestler (rikishi), a competitor who fights on the dohyo.
若い力士が今日の取り組みで勝ち越しを決めた。
A young rikishi secured a winning record in today's bout.
力士たちは本場所の前にしっかり稽古を積む。
Rikishi train thoroughly before the main tournament.
伝統的な稽古場で多くの力士が汗を流していた。
Many rikishi were sweating it out at the traditional training stable.
A strong man; broadly a powerful or robust person (used figuratively in everyday language).
彼はまるで力士のように重い荷物を軽々と持ち上げた。
He lifted the heavy load easily, like a rikishi.
現場では力士のような助っ人が役に立った。
On site, a helper as strong as a rikishi was useful.
In Buddhism, related to the Deva kings (e.g., Kongorikishi); refers to powerful guardian figures or statues.
寺の山門には金剛力士が立っていて、訪問者を迎えている。
Kongorikishi statues stand at the temple gate, greeting visitors.