Tenchi Nage or 'Heaven and Earth throw' as literally translated, derived its name from nage's hand which moves upwards (heaven) and cuts uke down while his other hand simultaneously cuts uke down towards his diagonal rear (earth). This throw is particularly adaptable

to almost any frontal attack, as nage captures uke's extension and leads his force of attack out and downwards with one hand, extending him out in unbalance. At the same time, he steps into uke's side and moves diagonally to uke's rear, throwing him to the mat.