tsukihiza

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 突き膝 (つきひざ, tsukihiza), literally meaning “push-down knee”.

Noun

tsukihiza

1. (sumo) a situation in which a rikishi accidentally touches the dohyo with his knee, his opponent thus winning

See also

• fumidashi
• isamiashi
• koshikudake
• okuriashi
• tsukite