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VocabJLPT N1

(wrestling) ring

NounPlace

Definitions

1. (wrestling) ring
2. forum (e.g. for discussion)
3. sandbag

This noun refers to the raised circular ring made of clay and covered in sand where sumo wrestling matches take place. It is also used metaphorically in expressions like 土俵に上がる (to enter the ring) to mean stepping into a competitive or contested arena.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The sales manager decided that "this deal is out of our league."

Sentence 2

Why would that company deliberately choose to compete on such unfavorable terms?

Sentence 3

Shouldn't that debate be moved to a different arena altogether?

Sentence 4

At the board meeting, we debated whether to compete on the same playing field as our rivals.

Sentence 5

The moment you play by their rules, you've already lost.