"gyoji" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gyoji [plural], gyojis [plural], gyōji [alternative]
Etymology: From Japanese 行司 (gyōji). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|行司|tr=gyōji}} Japanese 行司 (gyōji) Head templates: {{en-noun|*|+}} gyoji (plural gyoji or gyojis)
  1. (sumo) A referee in a sumo match. Wikipedia link: gyoji Categories (topical): People, Sumo

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Alternative forms

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