Irimi is a direct entry movement towards the partner. It can consist of a step or a gliding step.
Very often the direct entry is combined with a passing movement (tenkan).
Please look up the video under the glossary term tenkan.
A comprehensive collection of instructive videos is available under Media > Basic Forms.
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