Kanji
N3 5 strokes Grade 3 freq #239

strike, hit, knock, pound, dozen

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

hand te

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

home run
blow; shock
batting line-up; batting order
safe hit
batter
two-base hit; double
batter's box; one's turn at bat
break in the deadlock
batting average
pinch-hitting; pinch hitter

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off
to hit; to strike
to emboss
end; close

Example sentences

It was a blow to us.

Her mother's death was a blow to the little girl.

He is not only a good batter but also a wonderful defense.

The manager sent the bunt sign to the batter.