Quick answer
打 is the kanji for "Hit / Knock / Pound". A common reading is う.つ (utsu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hit / Knock / Pound
Also : Hit · Knock · Pound · Dozen · Strike
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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