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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