referee in Japanese
referee in Japanese is レフェリー, 審判 — referee means the official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
referee in Japanese
レフェリー
Pronounced: referī
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
審判
Pronounced: shinpan
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
What does "referee" mean?
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noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
"The referee awarded a penalty kick."
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noun A person who provides a reference for someone, such as for a job application.
"Please list two referees who can vouch for your work experience."
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verb To act as the officiating judge of a game.
"He referees youth soccer games on Saturdays."
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referee in a sentence
- The referee awarded a penalty kick.
- Players are not allowed to argue with the referee.
- Please list two referees who can vouch for your work experience.
- He referees youth soccer games on Saturdays.
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What is "referee" in Japanese?
"referee" in Japanese is レフェリー, 審判. referee means: The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
How do you pronounce レフェリー?
"referee" in Japanese is レフェリー, pronounced "referī".
How do you use "referee" in a sentence?
Example: "The referee awarded a penalty kick." In Japanese, "referee" is レフェリー, 審判.
Are there other ways to say "referee" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "referee": レフェリー, 審判.
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