御ご前ぜん掛がかり

noun

ring-entering ceremony before the emperor or crown prince

A special sumo ceremony performed in the presence of the emperor or crown prince, distinct from the usual dohyō-iri.

• 御ご前ぜん掛がかりは、天皇てんのう陛へい下かの御ご前ぜんで行おこなわれる特とく別べつな土ど俵ひょう入いりです。

  Gozen-gakari is a special ring-entering ceremony performed in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor.