godan verb (-su), transitive verb
strike down; bring down (a weapon)
Describes swinging a stick, sword, or similar object downward to strike someone. Often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
武士が刀を打ち下ろした。
The samurai brought his sword down.
彼は棍棒を相手の頭に打ち
He struck the opponent's head with a club.