Meaning

Primary

One Strike

Alternatives

One Stroke, One Hit

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have one hit. What is one hit? It is one strike, one stroke, or simply one hit.

Reading

いちだ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一打をはなつ

    to take a swing, to hit a ball

    一打を打つ

    to take a swing, to hit a ball

    一打をくらう

    to be dealt a blow

Context Sentences

力いっぱいの一打でしたね。

It was a powerful hit.

あのゴルフボール、一打でグリーンの上に?

Did that golf ball land on the green in one stroke?

ボクシングで一打をくらった。

I took a hit from boxing.

Kanji Composition