The selection of judges was a most delicate process, which would select veterans who not only had an eye for beauty but also had skills in writing, waka, and calligraphy, which was necessary for writing on judging paper.
審判（判者）の選定はもっとも神経を使うもので、審美眼はもちろん判定書に必要な書道や文章・和歌の道に優れた老練の人が選ばれる。