JLPT N3 Intermediate
叩く
To strike, hit, knock, or criticize.
Readings
Other forms
叩きます polite form
叩かない plain negative
叩いて te-form
叩いた past form
叩ける potential
敲く rare kanji
1 Verb (transitive)
To Hit / To Knock / To Pat
Describes the physical act of striking a surface or object, ranging from a light tap to a forceful blow.
2 Verb (transitive)
To Criticize / To Bash
Refers to attacking a person or organization with intense criticism, often in a public or media context.
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3 Verb (transitive, used in a set phrase)
To Talk / To Run One's Mouth (Idiomatic)
Operates within set phrases to denote speaking, often involving idle chatter, jokes, or abusive language.
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