薙なぎ払はらう

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

mow down; cut down; slash horizontally; sweep away

Describes a powerful, sweeping motion that cuts down or clears away multiple things at once, often with a blade. Can be used literally for cutting grass or enemies, and figuratively for eliminating obstacles or competitors.

• 侍さむらいが敵てきを薙なぎ払はらった。

  The samurai mowed down the enemies.

• 草くさを薙なぎ払はらって道みちを作つくる。

  They cut down the grass to make a path.

• 新しん製せい品ひんがライバルを一いっ気きに薙なぎ払はらった。

  The new product swept away the competition in one go.