amiuchi

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Japanese 網打ち, literally fisherman's throw.

Noun

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amiuchi (plural amiuchi)

  1. (sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker throws his opponent behind him by pulling his arm with both hands and twisting backwards; resembles casting a fishing net.