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JLPT N3 · Handling things

当たる

あたる

to hit; to be correct

Stroke order of 当たる

3 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

当 · 6 strokesた · 4 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

当 hit the mark: to strike or be right.

Parts: 当 hit + たる

The characters in 当たる

  • た た — ta (4 strokes)
  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

ボールが頭に当たりました。

ぼーるがあたまにあたりました。

The ball hit my head.

Words with 当

More words: Handling things

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