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What does harimanage mean?
A kimarite in which the attacker, at the edge of the dohyo, reaches over his opponent's shoulder, grabs his mawashi from behind, then pulls and twists him past his own body.
Where does harimanage come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 波離間投げ (“backward belt throw”).

How to pronounce harimanage

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “harimanage” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.