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当
当 (readings: とう, あ; Japanese kanji) means “to hit / appropriate”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 当番 (duty shift).
What does 当 mean?
| Kanji | 当 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to hit / appropriate |
| Readings | とう, あ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 当
当 is read とう or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 当
| Example | 当番 (duty shift) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14