also: おおとり
final performer; last act; headliner
Refers to the last performer or act in a concert, festival, or similar event; often the most anticipated or prestigious slot. The トリ comes from 取り (とり), meaning 'to take' the final position.
See also: 取り (とり)
The final performer at today's concert is that famous band.
She is very nervous because she will be the last performer.
大トリ is the final, most prominent performer in a lineup, the opposite of トップバッター who goes first.
Most common spelling; uses katakana トリ for the 'final performer' meaning.
Hiragana spelling of トリ; less common but still seen.
Kanji spelling using 取; rare and may be confused with other readings.
Kanji spelling with okurigana; very rare.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big') and トリ (とり), from the verb 取る (とる, 'to take'), referring to taking the final spot in a performance lineup.