JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
当 — hit
- Reading
- トウ・あ.たる・あ.たり・あ.てる・あ.て・まさ.に・まさ.にべし
- Meaning
- hit; right; appropriate; himself
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
当 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・あ.たる・あ.たり・あ.てる・あ.て・まさ.に・まさ.にべし and it means hit; right; appropriate; himself. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
当 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不当 (injustice), 当て (object) and 当人 (the one concerned).
Japanese words containing 当
Frequently asked questions
What does 当 mean in Japanese?
当 means hit; right; appropriate; himself in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 当 read?
当 is read トウ・あ.たる・あ.たり・あ.てる・あ.て・まさ.に・まさ.にべし. Reading it inside real words — 不当 and 当て and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 当 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 当 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 当 in a word?
A common word containing 当 is 不当 (ふとう) — "injustice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 当 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 当 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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