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撃

撃 — beat, attack, defeat

Learn the correct stroke order for 撃 (beat), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゲキgeki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)う.つutsu
Strokes15
Radical手
Frequency#473
Meaningsbeat, attack, defeat, conquer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一撃いちげきone blow; one hit; one strokenoun
迎撃げいげきintercept; interception; counter-attacknoun
撃つうつto shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fireverb
撃沈げきちん(attacking and) sinking (a ship); sending (a ship) to the bottomnoun
撃墜げきついshooting down (an aircraft)noun
攻撃こうげきattack; assault; raidnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 撃 (beat) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 撃 is #473, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一撃いちげき — one blow; one hit; one stroke
迎撃げいげき — intercept; interception; counter-attack
撃つうつ — to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 撃 have?

The kanji 撃 (beat) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 撃?

撃 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 撃 mean?

撃 means: beat, attack, defeat, conquer. On'yomi readings: ゲキ. Kun'yomi readings: う.つ.

What JLPT level is 撃?

撃 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.