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What is the Kanji for 'Hit' and 'Appropriate'? | 当

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Hit' and 'Appropriate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hit' and 'Appropriate' is 当.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hit, Appropriate

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Small (小)Katakana yo

    Example Word

    不当: unjust. The Japanese adjectival noun '不当 (ふとう)' means 'unjust' or 'unfair'. It is used to describe actions, decisions, or situations that are not morally right or reasonable. This word often carries a strong negative connotation and is commonly used in legal, ethical, or social contexts. For example: That decision was unjust「その決定は不当だった」(そのけっていはふとうだった). It is unjust to treat people differently「人を差別するのは不当だ」(ひとをさべつするのはふとうだ). Note that '不当' is often used in formal or serious discussions, and it can also imply a violation of rules or principles.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    92

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Small

    Radical Form Of

    radical

    Meaning

    Katakana yo

Words Using

This kanji is used in 38 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 彐 as well.

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    Meaning

    Snow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

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What does 当 mean?

当 means 'Hit' and 'Appropriate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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