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なげ
noun
throw; throwing technique
1. throw; toss; pitch
The act of throwing something. Used for throwing in general, pitching in baseball, and as a component in compound words.
いい()げだった。
That was a good throw.
ピッチャーの()げが()えていた。
The pitcher's throwing was sharp.
遠投(えんとう)()げが正確(せいかく)で、ランナーをアウトにした。
The long throw was accurate, and the runner was called out.
2. throwing technique; throw (in martial arts)
A technique in judo, sumo, or other martial arts where the opponent is thrown to the ground.
柔道(じゅうどう)()げを練習(れんしゅう)する。
To practice judo throws.
見事(みごと)()げで一本(いっぽん)()った。
He scored an ippon with a brilliant throw.
相撲(すもう)()まり()(なか)で、()(わざ)(もっと)迫力(はくりょく)がある。
Among sumo winning techniques, throwing moves are the most impressive.

The noun form of the verb ()げる (to throw). Functions both independently and as a component in many compound words.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ()(わざ): throwing technique (martial arts)
  • 遠投(えんとう)()げ: a long throw
  • ()げで()つ: to win by throw

COMPOUND WORDS:

  • ()()り: selling at a loss, dumping
  • ()(せん): tossing coins (as tips or offerings)
  • ()()す: to throw out; to abandon
  • ()(なわ): lasso

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 投球(とうきゅう): pitch (baseball) — more specific to baseball pitching
  • 投擲(とうてき): throwing (athletics) — formal term for track-and-field throwing events