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当 kanji: meaning “hit”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
hit
On'yomi
トウ
Kun'yomi
あ・たる、あ・たり、あ・てる、あ・て

Picture story to remember 当

A small broom is for hitting the target, not sweeping, and it strikes dead center.

How to write 当: stroke order

当 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 当

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