expression, godan verb (-ru)
score an ippon; score a full point
Martial arts term: to score a full point in judo, kendo, etc., by executing a clean technique. The expression is often used in the form 一本を取る.
See also: 一本
彼は試合で見事な内股を決めて一本取った。
He scored an ippon in the match with a brilliant inner-thigh throw.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
one-up; defeat in an argument; score against
Idiomatic use derived from martial arts: to get the better of someone in a verbal exchange or competition, often implying a clever or decisive point. Frequently used in the passive form 一本取られる.
See also: 一本取られた
議論で彼に一本取られた。
He got the better of me in the argument.
彼女の鋭い指摘に、思わず一本取られた気分だ。
I felt like she really scored one on me with that sharp observation.