N3
当 meaning and readings
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Kanji
当
N3
- Meaning
- fit, hit, fit
- Onyomi
- トウ
- Kunyomi
- あ(たる)、あ(てる)
- Formula
- 当 = ⺌ + ⺕。
Story
当 is analyzed as a combination of ⺌ (arrowhead), ⺕ (hand) and denotes fit, hit, fit.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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