noun
Double Wing Attack opening
A specific shogi opening in which both players advance their rook pawns, leading to a symmetrical attacking formation.
相掛かりは、互いに飛車先を突き合う戦型だ。
The Double Wing Attack is a strategy where both sides push their rook pawns against each other.
noun
mutual attack
General martial arts term for a situation where both opponents attack simultaneously; not limited to shogi.
剣道では、相掛かりの状態から一瞬の隙を突く。
In kendo, from a mutual attack situation, you exploit a momentary opening.
Compound of 相 (ai, 'mutual') and 掛かり (kakari, 'attacking' or 'hanging'), referring to a symmetrical attacking formation.