当


This kanji means to hit or to be on target.

on readings:
  • tou
kun readings:
  • a
examples:
当たり前 atarimae natural, obvious
当たる ataru hit
当て字 ateji Chinese character(s) used phonetically
弁当 bentō boxed lunch
本当 hontou real
相当 sōtō suitable, appropriate
抵当 teitō mortgage, hypothec
適当 tekitō suitable, appropriate
当駅 tōeki this station
当選 tōsen be elected
突き当たる tsukiataru run/bump into, reach the end

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Last Alteration Performed: 13 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.