当
hit · right · appropriate · himself
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
⺌ + 彐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of small and phonetic. Hitting small target.
Symbolism
Natural, at that time, appropriate. Represents hitting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bright future
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一騎当千
いっきとうせん
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player); being a match for a thousand
正当防衛
せいとうぼうえい
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense; legitimate self-defence
当意即妙
とういそくみょう
ready wit; repartee; ready wit
過当競争
かとうきょうそう
excessive competition; excessive competition
当代随一
とうだいずいいち
the greatest of the day; the greatest of the day
一人当千
いちにんとうせん
being a match for a thousand; being a match for a thousand
当代無双
とうだいむそう
being unsurpassed (unparalleled) at present; being unsurpassed (unparalleled) at present
万夫不当
ばんぷふとう
being a match for thousands; being a mighty warrior (combatant); being a match for thousands
普遍妥当
ふへんだとう
universal validity; fitting into any situation; universal validity
Proverbs & Idioms
当たって砕けろ
あたってくだけろ
Try and see what happens
Take a chance without fear of failure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 当 mean in Japanese?
当 means hit, right, appropriate, himself.
How do you read 当?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: あ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる、あ.て、まさ.に、まさ.にべし (ataru, atari, ateru, ate, masani, masanibeshi).
How many strokes does 当 have?
当 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 彐 (pig snout).
Is 当 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 当 (hit, right, appropriate, himself) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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