This is the 9601st most frequent Japanese word.
羽交い締め
A restraining hold or arm lock from behind.
In this sentence, "羽交い締め" is used to describe forcefully restraining someone by holding their arms from behind, illustrating its physical and defensive application.
彼は泥棒を羽交い締めにして捕まえた。
He restrained the thief with a bear hug and captured him.
Here, "羽交い締め" refers to a controlled grasp as part of a theatrical performance, highlighting its usage in artistic portrayal of physical interaction.
その俳優は舞台で羽交い締めの演技を披露した。
The actor performed a bear hug restraint on stage.
In this example, "羽交い締め" is used to describe playful physical interaction, indicating it can also connote affection or lightheartedness in an interpersonal context.