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ぶつ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぶつ

打つ
撃つ
撲つ
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #5282
1

to hit (someone); to strike; to beat

Examples
ぶたれて耳鳴りがした。
My ears were ringing from being beaten.
2

to make (a speech); to give (an address)

3

Dated term

to gamble

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 239
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

strike
hit
knock
pound
dozen

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダース
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
う.ち-
ぶ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うち
15 strokes
Frequency: 473
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

beat
attack
defeat
conquer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
15 strokes
Frequency: 1283
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

slap
strike
hit
beat
tell
speak

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボク
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