referee for makuuchi division bouts
In sumo, a referee rank that officiates matches of rank-and-file wrestlers in the top division (makuuchi).
A referee of makuuchi rank stepped onto the ring.
After many years of experience, he was promoted to the rank of makuuchi referee.
Compound of 幕内 (makuuchi, the top sumo division) and 格 (kaku, rank/status). The term refers to the referee rank for that division.