当
hit · right · appropriate · himself
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of small and phonetic. Hitting small target.
Symbolism
Natural, at that time, appropriate. Represents hitting.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
⺌ + 彐
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)
正当防衛
せいとうぼうえい
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
当意即妙
とういそくみょう
ready wit; repartee
過当競争
かとうきょうそう
excessive competition
当代随一
とうだいずいいち
the greatest of the day
一人当千
いちにんとうせん
being a match for a thousand
当代無双
とうだいむそう
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)
普遍妥当
ふへんだとう
universal validity; fitting into any situation
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
Anime & Manga
とらドラ！ 弁当の極意
Toradora!: Bento Battle
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結婚するって、本当ですか
365 Days to the Wedding
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高２にタイムリープした俺が、当時好きだった先生に告った結果
I Time-Traveled and Confessed to My Teacher Crush
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这一世我要当至尊
Rebirth Of The Ultimate Master
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英雄？我早就不当了
The Return of the Superhero
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Related Figures & Stories
皇嘉門院別当
Name contains 当
The Attendant to Empress Kōka fl. 12th century CE, was a waka poet and Japanese noblewoman active in the Heian period.
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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?
当 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hit, right, appropriate, himself. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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