回し蹴り (まわしげり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
roundhouse kick; turning kick
martial arts
A martial arts technique where the leg is swung in a circular motion to strike an opponent.
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When practicing roundhouse kicks, keep your supporting foot firmly planted.
kick
Similar words
- 前蹴り
A front kick, thrusting straight forward, unlike the circular motion of a roundhouse kick.
- 横蹴り
A side kick, delivered with the leg extended sideways, distinct from the roundhouse kick's arc.
Etymology
Compound of 回し (mawashi, 'turning') + 蹴り (geri, 'kick'). The spelling 廻し蹴り uses a variant kanji for 'turning'.
