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撃
On'yomi
ゲキ
GEKI
Kun'yomi
う.つ
utsu
beat · attack · defeat · conquer
powerful
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#473
Radical手hand(4)
Old Form擊
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
撃=
軗手
軗 + hand
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and hand. Striking with hand.
Symbolism
Attack, shock, blow. Represents striking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人身攻撃
じんしんこうげき
personal attack; ad hominem attack; personal attack
波状攻撃
はじょうこうげき
attacking in waves; attacking in waves
乱射乱撃
らんしゃらんげき
random shooting; random shooting
先制攻撃
せんせいこうげき
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike; preemptive strike
鼓腹撃壌
こふくげきじょう
(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace; (people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace
先手必勝
せんてひっしょう
First strike wins; Those who attack first have the advantage