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waza-ari

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a throw in which the opponent is thrown with control and accuracy, but not to the extent of an ippon, or held on the back for between 20 and 25 seconds on the mat; the score of half a point awarded for this throw

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 技有り (waza-ari).

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Translations

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  • Indonesian: wazari — a judo throw in which the opponent is thrown with control and accuracy
  • Italian: wazaari — a judo throw in which the opponent is thrown with control and accuracy