Gyoji
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gyoji is a noun meaning (sumo) A referee in a sumo match.
Meaning
(sumo) A referee in a sumo match.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- gyojis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tategyoji, basho, mono-ii, torikumi, degeiko, yumitori-shiki.
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