必殺技(ひっさつわざ)

ひっさつわざ
noun
finishing move; special move; secret weapon
informalentertainmentsports
1. finishing move; special move; signature technique
A character's signature attack that is meant to win the fight in one blow, as in anime, video games, and wrestling. Used jokingly for anyone's trusted trick or winning technique.
必殺技(ひっさつわざ)が決(き)まった。
The finishing move landed.
主人公(しゅじんこう)は最後(さいご)に必殺技(ひっさつわざ)を出(だ)した。
The hero pulled out his special move at the end.
笑顔(えがお)で「お願(ねが)い」と言(い)うのが娘(むすめ)の必殺技(ひっさつわざ)だ。
Saying 'please' with a big smile is my daughter's secret weapon.

From 必殺(ひっさつ) 'certain kill' + 技(わざ) 'technique'. Characters in anime and fighting games often shout the name of their move as they use it.

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Related words

  • 奥(おく)の手(て): an ace up one's sleeve
  • 得意技(とくいわざ): one's specialty move
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Added 2026.9.29 5:17 · Revised 2026.9.29 5:23
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