横四方固め よこしほうがため Also written 横四方固 Meanings Noun yoko-shiho-gatame (judo hold in which the opponent's shoulders and hips are pinned) Kanji 横 sideways. Read as よこ. 四 four 方 direction. Read as ホウ. 固 solid. Read as かためる. Word lists Martial arts Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists