hit, right, appropriate, himself

About this kanji

The kanji 「当」 primarily means "to hit" or "to be right or appropriate." It is commonly used as a verb, as seen in its kun'yomi readings like あたる, which means "to hit" or "to be accurate." Some useful compounds include 正当 (せいとう), meaning "just" or "fair," and 担当 (たんとう), which refers to being in charge of something. Another example is 適当 (てきとう), meaning "suitable" or "appropriate." A usage note to remember is that 「当」 can also convey the idea of something being direct or personal, as in 当人 (とうにん), meaning "the person in question." This addition makes it versatile in expressing rightness or suitability in various contexts.

Example sentences

• 当店は本日営業中です。

  Our store is open today.

Meanings across languages

English

hit, right, appropriate, himself

Tiếng Việt

đụng, đúng, thích hợp, chính mình

日本語

当たる, 正しい, ふさわしい

한국어

치다, 올바르다, 적절하다

中文

打, 对, 合适

id

tepat, benar, sesuai, dirinya sendiri

th

ตี, ถูกต้อง, เหมาะสม, ตัวเอง

es

acierto, correcto, adecuado, él mismo

fr

frapper, droit, approprié, soi-même

de

Treffer, richtig, angemessen, sich selbst

pt

acerto, certo, apropriado, ele mesmo

Common compounds

• 正当せいとうjust, justifiable, right
• 相当そうとうcorresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.), being equivalent to, appropriate
• 担当たんとうbeing in charge (of an area of responsibility), being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
• 適当てきとうsuitable, proper, appropriate
• 当局とうきょくauthorities, relevant authorities, authorities concerned
• 当時とうじat that time, in those days
• 当社とうしゃthis company, this firm, this shrine
• 当初とうしょbeginning, start, outset