Vocabulary

What does 逆手 (ぎゃくて, gyakute) mean?

逆手 (ぎゃくて, gyakute) means underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.).

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Readingぎゃくて
Romajigyakute
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ぎゃくて
gyakute

underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)

  1. 1noun underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)
  2. 2noun cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning
  3. 3noun reverse grip (e.g. of a sword)
  4. 4noun turning the tables (on an opponent)
  5. 5noun reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock

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