JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
打 — strike
- Reading
- ダ・ダアス・う.つ・う.ち\~・ぶ.つ
- Meaning
- strike; hit; knock; pound; dozen
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
打 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ダ・ダアス・う.つ・う.ち\~・ぶ.つ and it means strike; hit; knock; pound; dozen. 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.
打 appears in everyday japanese words such as 打撃 (blow), 打開 (break in the deadlock) and 打つ (to hit).
Japanese words containing 打
Frequently asked questions
What does 打 mean in Japanese?
打 means strike; hit; knock; pound; dozen in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 打 read?
打 is read ダ・ダアス・う.つ・う.ち\~・ぶ.つ. Reading it inside real words — 打撃 and 打開 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 打 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 打 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 打 in a word?
A common word containing 打 is 打撃 (だげき) — "blow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 打 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 打 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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