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to slash back
to strike back; to counterattack
to retort
to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
to perform a twisting backward knee trip
剣士は受け流し、切り返した。
The swordsman parried and slashed back.
相手の隙を突き、切り返して一本を取った。
Slashing back at the opponent's opening, he scored the winning point.
剣道の練習では、受けた直後に切り返すことを学ぶ。
In kendo practice, students learn to slash back immediately after blocking.