Meaning of gyoji | Babel Free

Definitions

A referee in a sumo match.

Examples

“Informants stated that from time immemorial the Emperor himself was a sumo fan, and that it would be disrespectful to appear before him clad in only a long belt-like affair, such as gyojis wear, without his prior consent.”

“The top two gyōji are also distinguishable by the short swords they wear at their sides. No other gyōji may carry a sword.”

“gunbai (軍配) A war fan, usually made of wood, used by the gyōji to signal his instructions and final decision during a bout.”

“Completely kayfabe, the fight was surprisingly designed as a sumō match, including sumō dress and rules, a real gyōji in traditional garb and a pro wrestling arena converted to a sumō ring.”

““Hakkeyoi!” shouted the gyōji, signaling the start of the bout while raising his war fan.”

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