내려차기
naeryeochagi
The English phrase 'axe kick' is translated into Korean as 내려차기 (naeryeochagi).
내려차기 is used to describe a martial arts strike where the leg is raised high and brought down forcefully on an opponent. This term is most commonly used in the context of Taekwondo to describe this specific vertical strike.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 내려차기 is composed of 내려, meaning downward or descending and 차기, meaning kick.
Which one should you use?
내려차기 is the standard noun for the technique. However, you can use 내려차는 것 to describe the act of performing the kick in a more descriptive sense. You may also encounter the formal version 도끼 차기 or the informal versions 도끼 킥 and 액스킥.
How do you pronounce it?
naeryeochagi
Did you know?
- The root 내려 used in 내려차기 is the same word used when telling a taxi driver to let you out, showing how a violent martial arts strike shares a root with a polite daily request.
- In modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) commentary, you are more likely to hear the English loanword transliterated as 액스킥 rather than the traditional Korean terms. This reflects a global trend of using English terminology in combat sports.
- The term 내려차기 is often taught alongside 올려차기, creating a conceptual pair of 'descending' and 'ascending' movements that reflects a broader Korean linguistic pattern of pairing opposites.
Examples in context
- 방금 그 선수는 멋진 도끼 차기를 선보였어요.Just now, that athlete showcased a fantastic axe kick.
- 오늘 트레이닝에서 액스킥을 연습할 거예요.Today, we'll practice axe kick during training.
- 그 선수는 내려차기가 정말 빨라요.geu seonsuneun naeryeochagiga jeongmal ppallayo.That athlete's axe kick is really fast.
- 내려차기를 연습하고 있어요.naeryeochagireul yeonseup-hago isseoyo.I am practicing the axe kick.
- 강력한 내려차기를 보여주세요.gangnyeokhan naeryeochagireul boyeojuseyo.Please show us a powerful axe kick.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Min-ji are at a Taekwondo studio.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 내려차기 자세 좀 봐주세요.Minji ssi, naeryeochagi jase jom bwajuseyo.Min-ji, please check my axe kick posture.
- 민지 Min-ji다리를 조금 더 높게 올리세요.darireul jogeum deo nopge olliseyo.Raise your leg a bit higher.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이렇게 하면 내려차기가 더 잘 될까요?ireoke hamyeon naeryeochagiga deo jal doelkkayo?Will the axe kick work better if I do it like this?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 현우 씨. 이제 훨씬 좋네요.ne, Hyun-woo ssi. ije hwolssin jonneyo.Yes, Hyun-woo. It looks much better now.
