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English

noun
Definitions
  • (martial arts) The highest score in judo, awarded for a throw that places the opponent on their back with impetus or for holding the opponent on their back for a number of seconds.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 一本 (one full point).

Origin

Japanese

一本

Gloss

one full point

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