“Striking on the side” in Japanese
Short answer
Striking on the side in Japanese is “横殴り” (yokonaguri). Full meaning: striking on the side, side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.), driving.
Other ways to say “Striking on the side” in Japanese
横なぐり
yokonaguri striking on the side, side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.), driving
よこなぐり
yokonaguri striking on the side, side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.), driving
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