刺さし違ちがえる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

stab each other

Describes a mutual stabbing, often in a fight or duel. Can be literal or figurative.

• 二人ふたりは刀かたなで刺さし違ちがえた。

  The two stabbed each other with swords.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

sacrifice oneself to harm another

Figurative use: to bring someone down even at the cost of one's own life or well-being. Often used in dramatic or historical contexts.

• 彼かれは敵てき将しょうと刺さし違ちがえる覚かく悟ごで戦せん場じょうに向むかった。

  He went to the battlefield prepared to sacrifice himself to take down the enemy commander.