Word Meaning 当たる
あたる
ataru
当たる is read as あたる (ataru) and means to be called on (e.g. by a teacher).
Meaning
English
- to be called on (e.g. by a teacher)
- to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
- to be unnecessary
- to feel a bite (in fishing)
- to lie (in the direction of)
- to shave
- (of fruit, etc.) to be bruised
- to spoil
Reading
Kana
あたる
Romaji
ataru
Writing Variants
- 中たる あたる ataru
- 中る あたる ataru
- 当る あたる ataru
Stroke Sequence
3 Characters • 11 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
10思い当たる節がない。
That doesn't ring a bell.
思い当たる節はない。
That doesn't ring a bell.
犬も歩けば棒に当たる。
Every dog has his day.
嘘をつくと罰が当たるよ。
If you lie, I'll punish you.
果物は日に当たると腐る。
Fruits decay in the sun.
痛む歯のところに舌が当たる。
The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth.
懸賞ってほんとに当たるのかね。
Think I'll actually win the prize?
私の直感は意外と当たるんです。
My intuition is surprisingly accurate.
君に当たるつもりはなかったんだ。
I didn't mean to take it out on you.
私は屋根に当たる雨の音が好きだ。
I love the sound of rain on the roof.