“Crossing swords” in Japanese
Short answer
Crossing swords in Japanese is “太刀打ち” (tachiuchi). Full meaning: crossing swords; competing against, contending with, fighting against.
Other ways to say “Crossing swords” in Japanese
斬り合い
kiriai crossing swords, fighting with swords, cutting each other (in fighting)
たちうち
tachiuchi crossing swords; competing against, contending with, fighting against
立ちうち
tachiuchi crossing swords; competing against, contending with, fighting against
太刀うち
tachiuchi crossing swords; competing against, contending with, fighting against
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