Terutsuyoshi Shoki
照強 · Maegashira · Isegahama stable · retired
File:Terutsuyoshi_2017.jpg?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Maegashira |
| Stable | Isegahama stable |
| From | Hyogo-ken, Minamiawaji-shi |
| Born | 1995-01-17 |
| Height | 169 cm |
| Weight | 112 kg |
| First tournament | March 2010 |
| Retired | 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 照強. Taken character by character:
| 照 | to shine upon |
⚠️The character 強 is left out above: we do not yet have a meaning for it that we are sure of, and we would rather show a gap than a guess.
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Terutsuyoshi Shoki has fought 847 recorded bouts, winning 425 and losing 422 — a winning rate of 50.2%. He has taken 1 championship.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 104 | 24.5% |
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 72 | 16.9% |
| Underarm throw | 下手投げ | 36 | 8.5% |
| Hand pull down | 引き落とし | 19 | 4.5% |
| Thrust down | 突き落とし | 19 | 4.5% |
| Frontal crush out | 寄り倒し | 17 | 4.0% |
| Arm bar throw | とったり | 14 | 3.3% |
| Rear push out | 送り出し | 13 | 3.1% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoeko Mitsunori | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Shimanoumi | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Hidenoumi | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Tsurugisho | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Chiyoshoma | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Yutakayama Ryota | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Aoiyama Kosuke | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Ishiura Shikanosuke | 13 | 6 | 7 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Makushita 36 West | 0–0–4 |
| January 2024 | Makushita 33 East | 3–4 |
| November 2023 | Makushita 17 East | 2–5 |
| September 2023 | Makushita 8 East | 2–5 |
| July 2023 | Makushita 12 East | 4–3 |
| May 2023 | Makushita 5 West | 2–5 |
| March 2023 | Makushita 1 West | 3–4 |
| January 2023 | Juryo 10 West | 5–10 |
| November 2022 | Maegashira 16 East | 0–15 |
| September 2022 | Maegashira 15 East | 6–9 |
| July 2022 | Maegashira 12 East | 6–9 |
| May 2022 | Maegashira 8 West | 5–10 |
| March 2022 | Maegashira 11 West | 8–7 |
| January 2022 | Maegashira 11 West | 7–8 |
| November 2021 | Maegashira 11 West | 7–8 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoeko Mitsunori | 26 | 12–14 |
| Shimanoumi | 18 | 5–13 |
| Hidenoumi | 17 | 9–8 |
| Tsurugisho | 16 | 7–9 |
| Aoiyama Kosuke | 14 | 8–6 |
| Yutakayama Ryota | 14 | 7–7 |
| Chiyoshoma | 14 | 5–9 |
| Tokushoryu Makoto | 13 | 6–7 |
| Ishiura Shikanosuke | 13 | 6–7 |
| Ryuden | 12 | 5–7 |
| Tobizaru | 12 | 7–5 |
| Akua | 12 | 10–2 |
| Chiyomaru | 12 | 8–4 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Terutsuyoshi Shoki: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.