1.
one blow; single strike
A single powerful hit or attack, whether physical or metaphorical.
一撃で倒す。
I knock them down with one blow.
一撃必殺の技を放つ。
I unleash a one-hit kill technique.
強烈な一撃を受けて倒れた。
He fell after receiving a powerful blow.
一撃 emphasizes the power and decisiveness of a single strike.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 一撃必殺: one-hit kill, instant death attack
- 一撃で仕留める: to finish with a single blow
- 一撃を加える: to deliver a blow
- 痛恨の一撃: a devastating blow
USAGE:
Often used in martial arts, gaming, and dramatic contexts. Can also be used figuratively for decisive actions or criticisms.