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Sumo referee

行司
alternative words: Sumo umpire, Gyouji, Gyoji, Gyou ji, Gyo ji
keywords: sumo
related topics: Sumo , Sumo judge
explanation: Gyoji is a sumo referee. His role consists in opposing 2 wrestlers in sumo ring and directing the referee's fan to the winner after a match. If there is no protestation coming from ringside judges, he confirms the judgment by declaring the winner's name. The main houses of sumo referees are Kimura and Shikimori.


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