Japanese Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Japanese word
当たる
Pronunciation
Romajiataru
Meaning
- verbhit
Example
ボールが壁に当たります。bō ru ga kabe ni a ta ri ma su
The ball hits the wall.
More examples
ボールがゴールの柱に当たります。bō ru ga gō ru no hashira ni a ta ri ma su
The ball hits the goalpost.
雨粒が傘に当たって、音が聞こえます。ama tsubu ga kasa ni a ta tte oto ga ki ko e ma su
Raindrops hit the umbrella, and I can hear the sound.
Core concept
Describes something reaching the right point, whether through physical contact, a correct match, or a successful outcome.
Common phrases
地面に当たるji men ni a ta ru
hit the ground
Similar words
ぶつかるbutsukaru: To hit a person or thing with force while moving toward it.
触れるfureru: To come into light physical contact with something, often without force.
Definition in Japanese
物が他の物にぶつかって接触すること。また、予想やくじなどが正しく一致して、望む結果になること。mono ga hoka no mono ni bu tsu ka tte ses shoku su ru ko to ma ta yo sō ya ku ji na do ga tada shi ku it chi shi te nozo mu kek ka ni na ru ko to
Word origin
当たる (ataru) is a native Japanese verb related to 当てる (ateru, "to hit or place accurately") and serves as its intransitive counterpart.
Usage tips
- The phrase 予想が当たる (yosō ga ataru) means that a prediction proves correct, so 当たる (ataru) can describe success without physical contact.