Quick answer
打 is the kanji for "Hit". The most common reading is う.つ (utsu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Hit
Also : Knock · Pound · Strike · Dozen
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 打 represents 'STRIKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of strike.
On-reading: だ — remember this sound by associating it with strike. Kun-reading: う.つ.
Example Sentences
バッターがボールを強く打って、ホームランになりました。
ばったーがぼーるをつよくうって、ほーむらんになりました。
The batter hit the ball hard and it became a home run.
友達にメールを打って、待ち合わせの場所を確認しました。
ともだちにめーるをうって、まちあわせのばしょをかくにんしました。
I typed a message to my friend to confirm the meeting place.
Vocabulary using 打
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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