TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SHIME-WAZA [2 records]

Record 1 2002-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
OBS

... waza is most commonly translated as technique(s), and is often used in conjunction with descriptive terms (e.g., nage-waza = throwing techniques).

OBS

Specifically judo. Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux
CONT

Présenter un Kansetzu-waza et un Shime-waza à partir de chaque position de base du combat au sol.

OBS

[...] waza désigne plutôt un groupe de techniques qu’une technique. Ainsi, on parle de «ne waza» pour désigner les techniques au sol.

OBS

Technique/tactique. Généralement, la plupart des termes japonais en judo s’emploient au masculin, mais il y a des exceptions.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2000-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
DEF

A category of techniques used by judo players to render their opponent unconscious by applying pressure to the opponent's neck or throat.

Key term(s)
  • shimewaza
  • shime waza
  • chokes
  • choking technique
  • strangulation technique

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux
OBS

Généralement, la plupart des termes japonais en judo s’emploient au masculin, mais il y a des exceptions.

Key term(s)
  • shime waza
  • shimewaza
  • technique d’étranglement

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: