The condition of bending or curving, typically describing the shape of an object that deviates from a flat or straight form.
The specific curvature found on the blade of a sword, which aids in its cutting ability and is a distinct characteristic of certain types of swords.
A term used in martial arts, particularly in sumo wrestling, referring to a technique where a wrestler leans their body to create an advantage over an opponent, often resulting in throwing them off balance.
The natural bending of a bow when not strung, indicating its potential energy and design for shooting arrows.
To bend or curve excessively, resulting in a warped shape, often describing a physical object that is distorted.
To arch one's body backward in a showy or arrogant manner, often accompanied by a proud posture or demeanor.
To lean back with confidence or superiority, emphasizing a chest-out stance and a tilted head.
Example:
彼はペンを置いて椅子に座ってそり返った。
A sumo wrestling technique where a wrestler crouches, placing their head between the opponent's legs while using both hands to lift the opponent's knees and arching their body backward to throw the opponent behind them.
A maneuver in sumo where the wrestler employs a low posture to surprise the opponent, utilizing leverage by pushing up on their knees and executing a backward arch to achieve a throw.
A specific method of throwing in sumo characterized by the simultaneous combination of bending low, inserting the head, and performing a backward extension to unbalance and topple the opponent.
The process of returning to a previous state or condition, often used in contexts such as revitalization after a decline or recovery from adversity.
The act of blooming again after a plant has flowered in its original season, signifying a resurgence or revival in life or activity.
The repetition or resumption of an event, such as the reopening of a play after it was previously halted, marking a return to the initial engagement.
A specific method in classical Chinese reading where the order of characters is reversed to align with Japanese grammatical structure, especially in academic or literary contexts.
A reference to the loyalty shown to a new lord in opposition to a former ruler, highlighting the complexities of allegiance and fidelity in changing circumstances.
A posture characterized by arching the body backward while extending one or both hands, resembling the curve of a shrimp, often expressing vulnerability or submission in a dramatic or theatrical context.
A physical expression used in performance art, particularly in kabuki, that symbolizes being overwhelmed or dominated by an external force or presence.
A movement that conveys emotional intensity, reflecting a deep reaction to powerful stimuli, commonly portrayed in traditional Japanese theater.
A dramatic gesture that combines both body language and hand positioning to communicate struggle or surrender in the face of strong influence or authority.