Word details

送り足

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 送り足.

Dictionary

Entry

送り足くりあしNounFreq #192333
1

Sumo

stepping out of the ring while carrying the opponent over the edge, not considered as a loss

2

Martial arts

okuriashi; forward or backward foot movement (kendo)

3

Martial arts

moving in accordance with opponent's footwork (judo)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

escort, send

8 strokesFrequency 311JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ソウ

Kun

おく.る

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

7 strokesFrequency 343JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ソク

Kun

あした.りるた.るた.す

Nanori

あすおすたらし

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