What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "撃"?

The kanji "撃" belongs to JLPT N1 and means "Attack, Shoot, Hit". Its Onyomi is "ゲキ (geki)" and Kunyomi is "う-つ (u-tsu)".

JLPT N1

撃

Attack, Shoot, Hit

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "撃"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "士 (scholar/warrior) + 車 (car/vehicle) + 殳 (strike/club: representing a weapon or striking motion)". Mnemonic Story: "Picture a determined **scholar** (士, like an ancient warrior) standing fiercely beside a **car** (車). He raises a massive **club** (殳) high above his head, ready to **attack** and **hit** the vehicle with a forceful, devastating blow."

Onyomi

ゲキ (geki)

Kunyomi

う-つ (u-tsu)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

士 (scholar/warrior) + 車 (car/vehicle) + 殳 (strike/club: representing a weapon or striking motion)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Picture a determined **scholar** (士, like an ancient warrior) standing fiercely beside a **car** (車). He raises a massive **club** (殳) high above his head, ready to **attack** and **hit** the vehicle with a forceful, devastating blow.

💡 Quick Hint: Scholar clubs car

Essential N1 Vocabulary

攻撃

こうげき

Attack, Assault

射撃

しゃげき

Shooting, Firing

撃退

げきたい

Repulsion, Counterattack

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "撃"

敵を＿＿＿＿＿する。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 攻撃は「こうげき」と読みます。
English: Attack is read as 'kougeki'.

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