Kanji
What does the kanji 撃 mean?
撃 means striking, attacking; shooting. On'yomi ゲキ. Kun'yomi う.つ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ゲキ |
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| Kun'yomi | う.つ |
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| Strokes | 15 |
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| Main radical | 手 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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撃On'yomi ゲキKun'yomi う.つ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes
striking, attacking; shooting
Memory hook
The hand (手) swinging the weapon (殳) down onto the cart (車) — ATTACK, STRIKE, FIRE.
Stroke order · 15 strokes
Common words
- 撃つうつto shoot, fire (a gun); to attack
- 攻撃こうげきattack
- 衝撃しょうげきimpact, shock
More words with this kanji
- 反撃はんげきcounterattack
- 打撃だげきa blow, a hit; damage, a heavy blow
- 襲撃しゅうげきraid, surprise attack
