Beat in Japanese
"beat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "beat". The most common choice is shown first.
撃View details →
Top pick
beat, attack, defeat, conquer
Reading: geki
15 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetic and hand. Striking with hand.
What it carries
Attack, shock, blow. Represents striking.
Related kanji for "beat"
鼓Details →拷Details →殴Details →撲Details →
beat
ko
Composed of drum stand and branch. Drum supported and struck.
beat
gou · dark
Composed of hand and think. Making think by hitting.
beat
ou
Simplified form. Hitting with club.
beat
boku · powerful, wisdom
Composed of hand and phonetic. Striking with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for beat?
The most common kanji for "beat" is 撃, read as geki. It means beat, attack, defeat. Related kanji: 鼓 (beat), 拷 (beat), 殴 (beat), 撲 (beat).
How many strokes does 撃 have?
撃 has 15 strokes.