blow with the flat of a sword
A strike delivered using the side of the blade rather than the edge, often in martial arts or historical contexts.
In kendo, a blow with the flat of the sword does not count as a valid strike.
metal flattened by striking
Refers to metal that has been hammered flat, often in traditional metalworking or crafts.
A pattern is engraved on the silver sheet that has been flattened by striking.
flat braid; tape
A flat woven cord or ribbon, used in crafts, clothing, or accessories.
A flat braided cord is used for the kimono sash tie.
flat ornamental silver hairpin with clan crest or bird/flower patterns
A traditional hair ornament (かんざし) made of silver, often inscribed with family crests or decorative motifs.
See also: かんざし
He slapped the opponent across the cheek.
The bride wore a flat ornamental silver hairpin in her hair.
Standard spelling with okurigana.
Variant without okurigana; seen in some contexts.
Compound of 平 (ひら, 'flat') and 打ち (うち, 'striking'), referring to something flat or a flat strike.