巻き込み
Meanings
makikomi (judo throw)
A judo technique where the attacker wraps the opponent's body or arm and rolls forward to throw them. Domain-specific martial arts term.
He won by ippon with a makikomi throw in the match.
turn-related accident; left/right hook accident
A traffic accident where a turning vehicle hits a pedestrian, bicycle, or motorcycle going straight. Often used in news reports and traffic safety contexts. The English terms 'left-hook' and 'right-hook' correspond to countries with left- or right-hand traffic respectively.
Turn-related accidents at intersections are increasing.
Please be careful of left-turn accidents involving trucks.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉に巻き込みをかけるto execute a makikomi throw on an opponent
The athlete threw his opponent to the mat with a makikomi.
- 巻き込みを確認するto check for turn-in blind spots (before turning a vehicle)
Always check for turn-in blind spots before making a left turn.
- 〈場所〉で巻き込みが起きるfor a turn-related accident to occur at a place
Turn-related accidents happen almost every year at this intersection.