The tachimochi (太刀持ち; lit.: sword carrier) is a term used in
sumo to describe one of the two attendants that accompany a
yokozuna when he performs his
dohyo-iri or ring entrance ceremony. The other attendant is called the
tsuyuharai.During the ceremony the tachimochi will follow the yokozuna, carrying his sword in his right hand, to the ring and squat on his right hand side. The yokozuna's sword is a traditional indication of his
samurai status. After the yokozuna has completed his ceremonial dance the tachimochi will once again follow him off the dohyo.
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