kotenage

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Japanese 小手投げ, literally armlock throw.

Noun[edit]

kotenage (plural kotenage)

  1. (sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker wraps his arm around that of his opponent and, when it is locked near the elbow, turning away from him.