godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cut down all; slash promiscuously
Describes cutting or slashing things recklessly, leaving a mess. Often implies violent or careless action.
庭の雑草を切り散らす。
I cut down the weeds in the garden recklessly.
彼は刀で敵を斬り散らした。
He slashed the enemies promiscuously with his sword.
Standard kanji spelling for cutting or slashing things about.
Emphasizes slashing with a blade; less common than 切り散らす.
Abbreviated kanji form; rarely used.
Compound of 切り (continuative form of 切る 'cut') + 散らす ('scatter'). The combination yields 'cut and scatter' or 'cut recklessly'.