決まり手係 (きまりてがかり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
sumo referee who announces the winner and winning technique
sumo
A sumo-specific role; the 決まり手係 is the ringside official who declares the match outcome and the kimarite used.
person in charge, connection, duty
Similar words
- 行司
The 行司 is the main referee in the ring, while the 決まり手係 is a separate official who specifically announces the winning technique.
- 決まり手
決まり手 means 'winning technique' in sumo; 決まり手係 is the person in charge of announcing it.
Etymology
Compound of 決まり手 (kimarite, 'winning technique in sumo') + 係 (gakari, 'person in charge').
