noun
knee touching down; knee touch down
Sumo term: a situation where a wrestler's knee touches the ground, often resulting in a loss. Used in sumo commentary and rules.
立ち合いで相手の突き押しに耐えきれず、突き膝となった。
At the initial charge, he couldn't withstand the opponent's thrusting attack and his knee touched down.
noun
posture with knees and toes on the floor
A sitting or resting posture where both knees and toes are on the floor, often with the upper body upright. Common in traditional settings or martial arts.
剣道の稽古の後、突き膝の姿勢で正座した。
After kendo practice, we sat in seiza from a posture with knees and toes on the floor.