風かざ穴あなを開あける

expression, ichidan verb

pierce a body; make a hole in a body

Literal meaning: to create a hole in a body, typically with a weapon like a spear or bullet. Often used in historical or violent contexts.

• 槍やりで敵てきの体からだに風かざ穴あなを開あけた。

  He pierced the enemy's body with a spear.

expression, ichidan verb

breathe new life into; provide a breakthrough

Figurative meaning: to revitalize a stagnant situation or provide a potential solution that breaks an impasse. Often used in business, politics, or social contexts.

• 新しん社しゃ長ちょうの改かい革かくが会かい社しゃに風かざ穴あなを開あけた。

  The new president's reforms breathed new life into the company.

• その発はつ明めいは業ぎょう界かいに風かざ穴あなを開あけるかもしれない。

  That invention may provide a breakthrough for the industry.