expression, godan verb (-ru)
fly through the air; hurtle through the air
Describes an object or person moving swiftly through the air, often with a sense of cutting or slicing through it.
矢が空を切って飛んでいった。
The arrow flew through the air.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
strike and miss; fan the air
Used when a swing, punch, or strike fails to connect, hitting only the air. Often implies a wasted effort or a near miss.
バットが空を切った。
The bat swung through the air and missed.
彼のパンチは空を切った。
His punch hit nothing but air.