noun
Polite and friendly term for a sumo wrestler, often used by fans or when addressing wrestlers directly. The prefix お adds a respectful, familiar tone.
あのお相撲さんはとても強いですね。
That sumo wrestler is really strong, isn't he?
お相撲さんにサインをもらいました。
I got an autograph from a sumo wrestler.
Derived from 相撲 (sumo) with the polite prefix お and the honorific suffix さん, literally 'Mr./Ms. Sumo'. The exact historical origin of this specific form is uncertain, but it reflects a common pattern of adding お～さん to show respect and familiarity.