Word Meaning 殴る

なぐる naguru

殴る is read as なぐる (naguru) and means to strike.

Meaning

English

  1. to strike
  2. to hit
  3. to beat
  4. to punch

Reading

Kana

なぐる

Romaji

naguru

Writing Variants

  • 撲る なぐる naguru
  • 擲る なぐる naguru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 9 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 6058 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

殴打

おうだ

hit

殴り合い

なぐりあい

fist fight

Example Sentences

1

そんなことでおとうとをなぐるな。

Don't hit your little brother over something like that.