蹴り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 蹴り (けり) is a deverbal noun for a kick or kicking technique performed with the foot or leg.
• Basic usage: 力強い蹴りで飛ぶ makes a forceful kick the cause sending a ball forward, while 蹴りの姿勢を直す corrects the form of a karate technique.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Impacting action and technical form
  • 選手の蹴り is one action in a match, whereas 蹴りの姿勢 is the form of a practiced technique. The object kicked should not be confused with the posture itself.