投げ技 (nagewaza) Japanese meaning: throwing technique | KotomoraHe defeated his opponent with his signature throwing technique.
Many throwing techniques are used in sumo.
Written forms
投げ技Usage100%
Standard kanji spelling; common in sumo and martial arts contexts.
投げ業
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 業 can mean 'art' or 'technique' but is uncommon here.
Etymology
Compound of 投げ (nage, 'throwing') + 技 (waza, 'technique').
