JLPT N1
主審
主審 is the head referee or chief umpire in a sports match. They have the final say.
Readings
Other forms
審判 general term for any referee/umpire
副審 assistant referee
Noun
Head Referee / Chief Umpire
The main official in a sports game who is responsible for enforcing the rules and making final judgments. It’s used for sports like soccer, boxing, tennis, and baseball.
Example
主審 の 判定 に 選手 が 抗議 した 。
The player protested the head referee's decision.
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