Japanese symbol for “hit”

当たり

あたり

Romaji: atari

hit

In Japanese, hit is 当たり, read あたり (atari).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

n hit
n success
n guess; prediction
n affability; friendliness
n sensation; touch
n bruise (on fruit)

Written forms: 当たり、当り、中り、中たり. Readings: あたり、アタリ.

Kanji and stroke order

当

hit, right, appropriate

on: トウ
kun: あ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる、あ.て

6 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “hit”

Word	Reading	Meaning
打つ	うつ utsu	to hit; to strike; to knock
当てる	あてる ateru	to hit
命中	めいちゅう meichuu	(direct) hit; hitting the mark
ヒット	ヒット hitto	hit; base hit; safe hit
殴る	なぐる naguru	to strike; to hit; to beat

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
本当	ほんとう hontou	truth; reality; actuality
当時	とうじ touji	at that time; in those days
担当	たんとう tantou	being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
当然	とうぜん touzen	natural; right; proper
相当	そうとう soutou	corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
当選	とうせん tousen	being elected