godan verb (-su), transitive verb
swing down; bring down (a weapon, fist, etc.)
Describes a forceful downward swing, typically of a sword, stick, or fist, from a raised position.
彼は刀を振り下ろした。
He swung the sword down.
犯人は拳を振り下ろした。
The culprit brought his fist down.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with おろす in kana; less common but still used.
Irregular kanji usage; 降ろす is not standard for this verb.
Compound of 振り (continuative form of 振る 'to swing') + 下ろす 'to bring down'.