レフェリー

れふぇりー
noun
referee
sportsperson
1. referee
The official who enforces the rules during a match, especially in soccer, rugby, boxing and wrestling. Also written レフリー.
The referee blew the whistle.
The player protested the referee's decision.
In boxing, the referee stops the fight when they judge it dangerous.

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Similar words

  • 審判(しんぱん): the general word for any referee, umpire or judge, used in every sport
  • アンパイア: umpire, used mainly in baseball and tennis