Sumo Yobidashi
すもうよびだし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A traditional role in professional sumo that calls wrestlers onto the dohyo, supports the progress of matches, and performs tasks such as building the dohyo.
Description
Sumo yobidashi are specialists in professional sumo events who call wrestlers onto the dohyo and report match results. Their calls are clear and powerful, accurately conveying wrestler names and scoreboards. They also handle behind-the-scenes tasks such as dohyo construction and maintenance, venue preparation for provincial tours, making them indispensable to event operations. As they advance from apprentice to jonokuchi, jūryō, and makuuchi levels, they call for higher-ranked matches, with emphasis on passing down experience and skills.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable with sustained popularity of professional sumo. Developing successors for yobidashi skills is a challenge from the perspective of preserving traditions.
Personality Traits
Calm demeanor / Confident voice / Polite and courteous / Values accuracy
Work Style
Construction duties / On-site resident / Provincial tour travel
Career Path
Apprentice yobidashi → Jonokuchi yobidashi → Jūryō yobidashi → Makuuchi yobidashi
Required Skills
Announcement skills / Dohyo construction skills / Information gathering / Sumo (rules)
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to convey wrestler names and match results without a single character error. |
| Communication Skills | Clear vocal projection and announcement skills are essential to reach a large audience. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical endurance is required for dohyo construction work and long hours at provincial tours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination with gyōji, tokoyama, and others is important to smoothly conduct events. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The calling procedure is fixed, so advanced analytical skills are not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not required. |
| Problem Solving | Unexpected issues are rare, but flexible responses are needed in some situations. |
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