referee's waiting place (sumo)
In sumo, the designated spot near the dohyō where the gyōji (referee) waits before and between matches.
The referee waiting in the gyōji-damari is preparing for the next bout.
Standard kanji spelling for this sumo term.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; less common but still seen.
Compound of 行司 (gyōji, 'sumo referee') and 溜まり (tamari, 'gathering place, waiting area'), with rendaku voicing of たまり to だまり.