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Kanji Detail for 当 - "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable"

  • Meaning

    当 means "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable."

    1. To hit or strike - To be accurate or exact

    2. To oppose or be hostile to.

    3. To take on or assume a responsibility or duty.

    4. To be appropriate or suitable for a given situation.

    5. To express the meaning of “exactly” or “it is necessary to do”.

    6. To be just right or suitable - To conform or agree.

    7. To put in quality - A quality product.

    8. The time or place.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • What he says is true.

  • Can the rumor be true?

  • That he should think so is quite natural.

  • In those days , i made it a point to take a walk before breakfast.

  • Oh , i'm terribly sorry.

  • This country is really going to the dogs !

  • It is quite natural that he should be angry.

  • We thought that the message was true.

  • You may bring your own lunch to school.

  • You're so set in your ways !

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