審しん判ぱん長ちょう

noun

head judge (sumo)

The chief referee in sumo, overseeing the other judges and making final decisions on bouts. Compare 審判部長, which may refer to a similar or administrative role.

See also: 審判部長

• 審しん判ぱん長ちょうが物もの言いいの末すえ、取とり直なおしを命めいじた。

  After a conference, the head judge ordered a rematch.