also: なげあみ
cast net; casting net
A circular net with weights around the edge, thrown by hand to catch fish in shallow water.
The fisherman casts a cast net in the river.
I learned how to use a cast net.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading とあみ is the most common.
Alternate spelling using the more transparent 投げ; reading なげあみ is less common.
Compound of 投 (throwing) and 網 (net). The reading とあみ is a regular compound reading; なげあみ uses the native reading of 投げ.