いっとうりょうだん
Noun
1.
cutting in two with a single stroke
yojijukugo
2.
taking decisive action, dealing with decisively, cutting the (Gordian) knot
yojijukugo
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議論が長引く中、リーダーは一刀両断の決断を下した。
As the discussion dragged on, the leader made a decisive decision.
複雑に絡み合った人間関係を、彼は一刀両断に断ち切ることはできなかった。
He could not decisively cut off the complicated human relationships.
剣道の試合で、彼は相手の隙を一刀両断の面で捉えた。
In the kendo match, he caught his opponent's opening with a decisive strike to the head.
経営者は不採算部門を一刀両断に切り捨て、会社の立て直しを図った。
The manager decisively cut off the unprofitable division to rebuild the company.
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