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