一本取る

いっぽんとる

Also written 一本とる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.) See also: 一本 (いっぽん).
2. to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone) See also: 一本取られた (いっぽんとられた).

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as イチ.
• 本 origin. Read as ホン.
• 取 take. Read as とる.

Word lists

• Martial arts

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