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IPPON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ippon
1, record 1, English, ippon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full point 2, record 1, English, full%20point
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum score awarded to a judoka which results in an immediate end to the contest. 3, record 1, English, - ippon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ippon means full point. It is the highest score in a match. A score of ippon wins the match. When an opponent is thrown full or mostly on their back, with force, and control, the score is ippon. In groundwork a hold down of 25 seconds receives the score ippon. Ippon may also be awarded if the opponent gives up to an [armlock or strangle technique]. 4, record 1, English, - ippon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ippon
1, record 1, French, ippon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point maximal accordé à un judoka et qui met fin immédiatement à l’affrontement. 2, record 1, French, - ippon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutefois, le combat peut ne durer que quelques secondes si un judoka réussit un ippon (10 points) en utilisant une technique appropriée. [...] Un combattant réussit un ippon (victoire immédiate) en projetant au sol son adversaire avec contrôle, force et vitesse; l’adversaire doit tomber sur le dos. 3, record 1, French, - ippon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des termes japonais en judo s'emploient au masculin, mais il y a des exceptions. 4, record 1, French, - ippon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes marciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ippon
1, record 1, Spanish, ippon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puntuación máxima otorgada a un judoca y que resulta en el final inmediato del combate. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ippon
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