How to use ぶった斬る (ぶったぎる)

Meaning of ぶった斬る

The Japanese verb "ぶった斬る" (ぶったぎる, buttagiru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. To slash violently: The act of cutting or slashing with great force, often implying aggression or intensity.
    • Example: 彼は敵をぶった斬った。
    • Translation: He violently slashed the enemy.
  2. To cut down (with emphasis): Emphasizes the action of cutting something down with significant force or determination.
    • Example: 木をぶった斬った。
    • Translation: He cut down the tree with a lot of force.
  3. To defeat decisively: Used metaphorically to describe a decisive victory or defeat in a competition or argument.
    • Example: 彼は相手をぶった斬った。
    • Translation: He decisively defeated his opponent.

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