This kanji means to hit or to be on target.

on readings:
  • tou
kun readings:
  • a
examples:
たり atarimae natural, obvious
たる ataru hit
ateji Chinese character(s) used phonetically
bentō boxed lunch
hontou real
sōtō suitable, appropriate
teitō mortgage, hypothec
tekitō suitable, appropriate
tōeki this station
tōsen be elected
たる tsukiataru run/bump into, reach the end

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