はず押し
Japanese
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Alternative spellings | ハズ押し 筈押し |
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ha̠zɨᵝo̞ɕi]
Etymology
From 筈 (hazu, “notch”) + 押し (oshi), the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 押す (osu, “push”).
Noun
はず押し • (hazuoshi)
- (sumo) a pushing technique in which an athlete’s hands push against the opponent’s armpits or upper body
Usage notes
So-called for the shape of the hands, with the thumb extended and the other fingers clenched, forming a notch.
Related terms
- 相撲 (sumō, “sumo”)
- 突っ張り (tsuppari, “thrusting attack; slap”)