Japanese

ぬきて
Meaning: a traditional Japanese swimming stroke in which the arm is lifted from the water
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ぬきで

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Example

日本泳法の稽古で、先生が抜手の動きを見せた。
During practice of traditional Japanese swimming, the teacher demonstrated the movement of a traditional Japanese swimming stroke in which the arm is lifted from the water.

Usage Notes

A specialized term in 日本泳法. It is not common everyday swimming vocabulary and may also be read ぬきで.

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