一いっ足そく一いっ刀とう

expression, noun

one-step, one-strike distance

In kendo and other sword arts, the distance where taking one more step forward allows you to strike your opponent. Often used in the phrase 一足一刀の間合い.

• 一いっ足そく一いっ刀とうの間ま合あいから面めんを打うつ。

  Strike the men from the one-step, one-strike distance.