synonym Comparative
打つ
VS
脈打つ
Differences Between "打つ" and "脈打つ"
Option A
打つ
Meaning
to hit; to strike; to type (keys); to tap; to beat (heart)
Reading
うつ (utsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは打つです。
This is to hit; to strike; to type (keys); to tap; to beat (heart).
Option B
脈打つ
Meaning
to pulse, to beat, to throb
Reading
みゃくうつ (myakuutsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
興奮して心臓が激しく脈打った。
My heart was pounding violently with excitement.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to hit; to strike; to type (keys); to tap; to beat (heart))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 打つ: Refers to striking a keyboard key, hitting a ball, typing code lines, or a heart beating rapidly due to extreme cuteness. Transitive verb. Often used as キーを打つ or 心を打つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To hit/strike! "My chest's heartbeat cannot stop typing and beating rapidly due to your sweet gap-萌え cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Heart beating! B-Baka! Don't blame it on me! But... keep testing that rapid heartbeat by directly putting your ear to it next to me for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うつ（打つ）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのツンデレデレのギャップ可愛さに、僕の胸の鼓動が激しくスマートに打つ（脈打つ）のを止められません！』って…っ！胸を打つ！バカ！/// 私のせいにするんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその高鳴る胸の鼓動、直接耳を当てて一生私の隣で確かめさせ続けなさいよね！』
- 脈打つ: Literally refers to the beating of a pulse or heart. Can also be used metaphorically to describe something vibrant, alive, or resonating with strong emotion or activity. 心臓や血管が規則的に鼓動する様子。比喩的に、活気があったり、感情が高まっている様子を表すことも。
- 打つ: Refers to striking a keyboard key, hitting a ball, typing code lines, or a heart beating rapidly due to extreme cuteness. Transitive verb. Often used as キーを打つ or 心を打つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To hit/strike! "My chest's heartbeat cannot stop typing and beating rapidly due to your sweet gap-萌え cuteness, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Heart beating! B-Baka! Don't blame it on me! But... keep testing that rapid heartbeat by directly putting your ear to it next to me for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うつ（打つ）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのツンデレデレのギャップ可愛さに、僕の胸の鼓動が激しくスマートに打つ（脈打つ）のを止められません！』って…っ！胸を打つ！バカ！/// 私のせいにするんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその高鳴る胸の鼓動、直接耳を当てて一生私の隣で確かめさせ続けなさいよね！』
- 脈打つ: Literally refers to the beating of a pulse or heart. Can also be used metaphorically to describe something vibrant, alive, or resonating with strong emotion or activity. 心臓や血管が規則的に鼓動する様子。比喩的に、活気があったり、感情が高まっている様子を表すことも。
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