当: the kanji for hit; appropriate
当 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means hit; appropriate. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
当 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
当 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 当然とうぜん · tōzen | natural; of course |
| 担当たんとう · tantō | being in charge |
あたる (ataru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 当たるあたる · ataru | to hit; to be correct |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 失敗を反省するのは当然です。Shippai o hansei suru no wa tōzen desu.It's natural to reflect on your failures.
- この件は私が担当しています。Kono ken wa watashi ga tantō shite imasu.I am in charge of this matter.
- 予報が当たって雨が降った。Yohō ga atatte ame ga futta.The forecast was right and it rained.
- 宝くじが当たった。Takarakuji ga atatta.I won the lottery.
- この仕事は新しい担当者が行う。Kono shigoto wa atarashii tantōsha ga okonau.This job will be handled by a new person in charge.
Questions about 当
How many strokes does 当 have?
当 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 当?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are ataru (あたる), ateru (あてる).
What JLPT level is 当?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 当
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.