横よこ薙なぎ

noun

sweeping sideways; mowing down

Describes a wide horizontal cutting or striking motion, often with a sword or similar weapon. Can also be used figuratively for sweeping away opponents or obstacles.

• 彼かれは刀かたなで横よこ薙なぎに斬きりつけた。

  He slashed sideways with his sword.

• その選せん手しゅは横よこ薙なぎの一いち撃げきで相あい手てを倒たおした。

  The fighter knocked down his opponent with a sweeping sideways blow.