gyōji

See also: gyoji

English

Noun

gyōji (plural gyōji)

  1. Alternative form of gyoji.
    • 1995, The East, volume XXXI, Tokyo: The East Publications, Inc., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 29, column 3:
      The top two gyōji are also distinguishable by the short swords they wear at their sides. No other gyōji may carry a sword.
    • 2011 November, “A short glossary of sumo terms, for the budding enthusiast”, in Connect‎[1], National Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching, page 21, column 2:
      gunbai (軍配) A war fan, usually made of wood, used by the gyōji to signal his instructions and final decision during a bout.
    • 2020 October 30, Martin J. Meyer, “Wrestling, Warships and Nationalism in Japanese-American Relations”, in Paul Bowman, Benjamin N. Judkins, editors, Martial Arts Studies, number 10, Cardiff: Cardiff University Press, published 17 November 2020, →DOI, →ISSN, →OCLC, footnote 22, page 85, column 2:
      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.
    • 2023, Kawausoutan, translated by Adam, “Sumo at Aryaka’s Royal Castle”, in Grand Sumo Villainess, volume 1, J-Novel Club, →ISBN:
      “Hakkeyoi!” shouted the gyōji, signaling the start of the bout while raising his war fan.

Japanese

Romanization

gyōji

  1. Rōmaji transcription of ぎょうじ
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