higashi

Meanings

1. The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
2. A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.
3. The eastern side of the ring.

1. A type of wagashi that contains very little moisture and thus keeps relatively longer than other kinds.

1. A surname from Japanese.

Etymology

From Japanese 東 (higashi, “east”), from the way the eastern or right side of the sumo ranking list is considered more prestigious, by analogy with the rising sun as opposed to the setting sun.