打ち合い
Meanings
1
exchange of blows; long rally
Used in combat sports, martial arts, or figurative confrontations for a sustained back-and-forth exchange of strikes. Also used in sports like tennis for a long rally.
A fierce exchange of blows continued in the boxing match.
After a long rally in the tennis match, he won the point.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉と打ち合いになるto get into an exchange of blows/rally with someone
The final turned into a fierce exchange right up to the end.
- 打ち合いを繰り広げるto engage in a prolonged exchange/rally
The two swordsmen put on a magnificent exchange of blows.
- 打ち合いを制するto win/dominate the exchange
He won the exchange against his opponent through sheer speed.