撃: the kanji for attack; shoot
撃 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means attack; shoot. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
撃 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
撃 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゲキ (geki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 攻撃こうげき · kōgeki | attack |
| 打撃だげき · dageki | blow; batting |
| 目撃もくげき · mokugeki | witnessing |
| 衝撃しょうげき · shōgeki | shock; impact |
うつ (utsu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 撃つうつ · utsu | to shoot |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 事故を目撃した人が警察に話した。Jiko o mokugeki shita hito ga keisatsu ni hanashita.A person who witnessed the accident spoke to the police.
- そのニュースは大きな衝撃を与えた。Sono nyūsu wa ōki na shōgeki o ataeta.The news came as a great shock.
- チームは攻撃に力を入れている。Chīmu wa kōgeki ni chikara o irete iru.The team focuses on offense.
- 猟師が鳥を撃った。Ryōshi ga tori o utta.The hunter shot a bird.
- 台風は農業に大きな打撃を与えた。Taifū wa nōgyō ni ōki na dageki o ataeta.The typhoon dealt a heavy blow to agriculture.
Questions about 撃
How many strokes does 撃 have?
撃 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 撃?
The on readings are geki (ゲキ). The kun readings are utsu (うつ).
What JLPT level is 撃?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 撃
- 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.