How to say 'Hit' in Japanese | たたく

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Meaning

Hit

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Explanation

The Japanese verb 'たたく' means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. It is used to describe the action of hitting something, often with a hand or an object. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as hitting a drum, knocking on a door, or even metaphorically hitting a point in an argument. For example: He hit the drum「彼は太鼓をたたいた」(かれはたいこをたたいた). She knocked on the door「彼女はドアをたたいた」(かのじょはドアをたたいた). It's important to note that 'たたく' can also imply a repetitive action, such as tapping or patting, depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

verb

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1605

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hiragana

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