投(な)げ技(わざ)

なげわざ
noun
throwing technique; throw
sports
1. throwing technique; throw
A technique in martial arts, especially judo, sumo, and wrestling, that involves throwing an opponent to the ground.
見事(みごと)な投(な)げ技(わざ)で勝(か)った。
He won with a splendid throwing technique.
柔道(じゅうどう)の投(な)げ技(わざ)を練習(れんしゅう)する。
To practice judo throwing techniques.
あの力士(りきし)は投(な)げ技(わざ)が得意(とくい)で、相手(あいて)を豪快(ごうかい)に投(な)げ飛(と)ばす。
That sumo wrestler is good at throwing techniques and powerfully hurls his opponents.

Forms

投(な)げる (to throw) + 技(わざ) (technique). The 技(わざ) suffix is used for various martial arts techniques.

Usage

Most commonly associated with 柔道(じゅうどう) (judo) and 相撲(すもう) (sumo), but also used in professional wrestling and other grappling arts.

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Related: 投(な)げる (to throw)
Related: 関節技(かんせつわざ) (joint lock technique)
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