“Lower direction” in Japanese
Short answer
Lower direction in Japanese is “下手” (shimote). Full meaning: humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction.
Other ways to say “Lower direction” in Japanese
ベタ
beta humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction
べた
beta humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction
ヘタ
heta humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction
シタテ
shitate humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction
しもて
shimote humble position, inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt; lower part, foot, lower direction
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