Lexical entry

サイドターン

saidotaan

A driving maneuver where the handbrake is used to lock the rear wheels and cause a sharp turn.

Transport & TravelPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English

Meaning

A technique used primarily in motorsports or stunt driving where the parking brake is applied briefly to induce a skid, allowing the car to turn very sharply.

handbrake turn maneuver

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サイドブレーキ

The brake used to keep a parked car stationary.

スピンターン

A handbrake-assisted turning maneuver, especially in driving and motorsports.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-wasei
Active language: English