寝ね技わざ

noun

ground technique; pinning technique

In judo, wrestling, and sumo, a technique applied while both opponents are on the ground, such as a hold-down, choke, or joint lock.

• 彼かれは寝ね技わざが得とく意いで、試し合あいではよく相あい手てを抑おさえ込こむ。

  He is good at ground techniques and often pins his opponent in matches.

noun

underhanded dealings; dirty trick

Figurative extension from martial arts: a sneaky or behind-the-scenes maneuver, often in politics or business. Carries a negative nuance of unfairness.

• 政せい界かいの寝ね技わざにはうんざりだ。

  I'm fed up with the underhanded dealings in politics.

• あの会かい社しゃは寝ね技わざを使つかって契けい約やくを取とったらしい。

  That company apparently used dirty tricks to get the contract.