Word details

肩透かし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肩透かし.

Dictionary

Entry

肩透かし肩すかしたすかしNounFreq #38904
1

Sumo

under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down

2

dodging; parrying (questions)

3

disappointment; letdown

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shoulder

8 strokesFrequency 1,215JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かた

transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate

9 strokesFrequency 1,035JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

す.くす.かすす.けるとう.るとう.す

Nanori

とおる

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