IPPON

Etymology

Noun

ippon (plural ippons)

(martial arts, judo) 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.

Anagrams

• Nippo-, pop in, pop-in

Source: Wiktionary



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