JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
撃 — beat
- Reading
- ゲキ・う.つ
- Meaning
- beat; attack; defeat; conquer
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
撃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゲキ・う.つ and it means beat; attack; defeat; conquer. 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.
撃 appears in everyday japanese words such as 反撃 (counterattack), 打撃 (blow) and 衝撃 (shock).
Japanese words containing 撃
Frequently asked questions
What does 撃 mean in Japanese?
撃 means beat; attack; defeat; conquer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 撃 read?
撃 is read ゲキ・う.つ. Reading it inside real words — 反撃 and 打撃 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撃 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 撃 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撃 in a word?
A common word containing 撃 is 反撃 (はんげき) — "counterattack". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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