行司
Meanings
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sumo referee
The official who judges sumo matches, announces the winner, and calls the wrestlers' names. A highly specialized role with its own ranking system.
The referee raised his fan to indicate the winner.
Grand sumo referees wear distinctive costumes.
Usage patterns
- 行司を務めるto serve as a sumo referee
He has served as a sumo referee for many years.
- 行司になるto become a sumo referee
He became a sumo referee at a young age.
- 行司の判定the referee's ruling/decision
Some wrestlers are dissatisfied with the referee's ruling.
- 行司が勝ち名乗りを上げるthe referee announces the winner
When the referee announced the winner, cheers rose from the crowd.