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[いっ(一)·とう(刀)·りょう(両)·だん(断)]
ittouryoudan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 一刀両断

noun
  1. cutting in two with a single stroke
  2. taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
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Meanings for each kanji in 一刀両断

» one; one radical (no.1)
» sword; saber; knife
» both; old Japanese coin; counter for carriages (e.g., in a train); two
» severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting

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Sample Sentences for 一刀両断

Why don't you try expressing your opinion a little more gently? Think about how he feels getting told flatly that he's being cut loose.
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