noun
distant striking technique
A rare martial arts term for a technique where a strike is delivered from a distance, often associated with concepts like ki projection or long-range attacks in traditional Japanese martial arts.
古武術には遠当てと呼ばれる技が伝わっている。
In ancient martial arts, a technique called distant striking has been passed down.
Compound of 遠 (とお, 'distant') and 当て (あて, 'striking' or 'hitting'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a technical term within traditional Japanese martial arts.