当 kanji: meaning “hit”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N36 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- hit
- On'yomi
- トウ
- Kun'yomi
- あ・たる、あ・たり、あ・てる、あ・て
Picture story to remember 当
A small broom is for hitting the target, not sweeping, and it strikes dead center.
How to write 当: stroke order
当 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 当
- 当然とうぜんnatural
- 手当てあてsalary
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