叩
Kanji · N5
叩 / strike
Kanji for strike, beat, or kow tow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たた.く、はた.く、すぎ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
叩 carries the meaning strike, beat, or kow tow.
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Common compounds with 叩
叩くたたくto strike / to hit / to beat
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