1.
throwing technique; throw
A technique in martial arts, especially judo, sumo, and wrestling, that involves throwing an opponent to the ground.
見事な投げ技で勝った。
He won with a splendid throwing technique.
柔道の投げ技を練習する。
To practice judo throwing techniques.
あの力士は投げ技が得意で、相手を豪快に投げ飛ばす。
That sumo wrestler is good at throwing techniques and powerfully hurls his opponents.
WORD FORMATION:
投げる (to throw) + 技 (technique). The 技 suffix is used for various martial arts techniques.
USAGE:
Most commonly associated with 柔道 (judo) and 相撲 (sumo), but also used in professional wrestling and other grappling arts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 投げ技をかける (to apply a throw)
- 投げ技で一本 (an ippon by throw in judo)
- 投げ技が得意 (to be good at throws)
- 大外刈り (major outer reap — a specific 投げ技)
RELATED TERMS:
- 固め技: grappling/pinning technique
- 関節技: joint lock technique
- 寝技: ground technique