JLPT N3 Intermediate
当たる
To strike, make contact, be correct, win, or correspond to.
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当る alternative kanji
中る alternative kanji, often for winning/being correct
当たります polite form
当たった past form
当たって te-form
1 Verb (Intransitive)
To Hit" / "To Strike
Describes physical contact, collision, or exposure to elements like light, rain, or wind.
Example
この 部屋 は よく 日 が 当たる ので 、 とても 明るい です 。
This room gets a lot of sun, so it's very bright.
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2 Verb (Intransitive)
To Be Correct" / "To Win
Signifies a guess or prediction proving correct, winning a lottery, or achieving commercial success.
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3 Verb (Intransitive)
To Fulfill a Role" / "To Correspond To
Indicates that one thing is equivalent to another or that someone is assigned a specific role or duty.
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4 Verb (Intransitive)
To Be Afflicted By
Refers to suffering from food poisoning or being negatively affected by a specific substance or environment.
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5 Verb (Intransitive)
To Treat Someone Harshly
Describes venting frustration or anger onto others and treating them strictly or unkindly.
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