# kakenage

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A kimarite in which the attacker hooks one leg under those of his opponent, raises the hooked leg up and back forcing the opponent up and over.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 掛け投げ, literally hooking inner thigh throw.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kakenage