koshinage

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 腰投げ, literally "hip throw".

Noun

koshinage (plural koshinage)

  1. (sumo) a kimarite in which the attacker turns his opponent while pulling him onto his hips then straightens his knees and throws him over and onto his back