1.
throw; toss; pitch
The act of throwing something. Used for throwing in general, pitching in baseball, and as a component in compound words.
いい投げだった。
That was a good throw.
ピッチャーの投げが冴えていた。
The pitcher's throwing was sharp.
遠投の投げが正確で、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.
柔道の投げを練習する。
To practice judo throws.
見事な投げで一本を取った。
He scored an ippon with a brilliant throw.
相撲の決まり手の中で、投げ技は最も迫力がある。
Among sumo winning techniques, throwing moves are the most impressive.
The noun form of the verb 投げる (to throw). Functions both independently and as a component in many compound words.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 投げ技: throwing technique (martial arts)
- 遠投の投げ: a long throw
- 投げで勝つ: to win by throw
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 投げ売り: selling at a loss, dumping
- 投げ銭: tossing coins (as tips or offerings)
- 投げ出す: to throw out; to abandon
- 投げ縄: lasso
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 投球: pitch (baseball) — more specific to baseball pitching
- 投擲: throwing (athletics) — formal term for track-and-field throwing events