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打
打 (readings: だ, う; Japanese kanji) means “to hit / to strike”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 打者 (batter).
What does 打 mean?
| Kanji | 打 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to hit / to strike |
| Readings | だ, う |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 打
打 is read だ or う depending on the word.
Example words with 打
| Example | 打者 (batter) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14