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Meanings
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sumo technique; fighting style; way of wrestling
A sumo term for the way a wrestler fights in the ring: their technique, style, or manner of attacking and defending in a bout.
The sumo wrestler won with a forward-driving style.
The commentator praised the yokozuna's composed technique.
Usage patterns
- 取り口が鋭いto have a sharp, incisive fighting style
His fighting style was sharp and overwhelmed his opponent.
- 取り口を磨くto hone one's (sumo) fighting technique
The young wrestler trains every day to hone his fighting technique.
- 取り口が地味だto have a plain, unflashy fighting style
His fighting style is plain, but his win rate is high.