noun
scoring two waza-ari; winning by two waza-ari
In judo and similar martial arts, when a competitor scores two waza-ari (half-points), it is combined into an ippon and the match ends. This term refers to that combined score or the resulting victory.
See also: 技あり
彼は合わせ技で一本勝ちを収めた。
He won by ippon through two combined waza-ari.
noun
General term for combining multiple techniques or methods, not limited to martial arts. Can be used in sports, arts, business, etc.
この料理は和食と洋食の合わせ技だ。
This dish is a combination of Japanese and Western cooking techniques.
彼のプレーはスピードとパワーの合わせ技だ。
His play is a mix of speed and power.
Search-only fully kana form.
Variant kanji spelling using 合せ instead of 合わせ.
技あり is a single half-point score in judo. 合わせ技 refers to the combination of two such scores to achieve victory.
Compound of 合わせ (awase, 'combining') + 技 (waza, 'technique'). The martial arts sense derives from the rule that two waza-ari scores combine to end the match.