Also known as: 平手打ち, ビンタ, 耳光
An open-palmed strike, usually to the face.
Contrary to Punching, a slap is mostly used to punish, wake up, stimulate or humiliate rather than harm another person. This is why it is mostly used by girlfriends, sergeants, bosses, Bdsm partners, parents and teachers.
Very common in certain cultures, like Japan.