Word details

腕を返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腕を返す.

Dictionary

Entry

腕を返すかいなをかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #139277
1

Sumo

to place one's arms under those of the opponent and lift them up, in order to prevent an overhand grip on one's mawashi

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

arm, ability, talent

12 strokesFrequency 1,163JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ワン

Kun

うで

return, answer, fade, repay

6 strokesFrequency 685JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヘン

Kun

かえ.す-かえ.すかえ.る-かえ.る

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