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Nishinoumi Kajirō II
1880Feb, 6

Nishinoumi Kajirō II

Nishinoumi Kajirō II, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 25th Yokozuna (d. 1931)
Nishinoumi Kajirō II (Japanese: 西ノ海 嘉治郎, February 6, 1880 – January 27, 1931) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 25th yokozuna.

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