敲く | Japanese meaning

叩く【たたく】

Frequency rank: 737.

Alsoく【たたく】たたく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to strike; to hit; to beat; to knock; to pound; to bang; to slap; to spank; to tap; to pat; to clap (one's hands); to play (the drums)

This meaning refers to physical actions that involve forcefully contacting an object or a person. It implies direct physical interaction.

I clapped my hands.

to attack; to bash; to criticize; to censure; to flame (on the Internet)

This meaning is used in the context of verbal or figurative assault, often related to expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially in social or online interactions.

He criticized my opinion.

to sound out (someone's views)

This usage involves inquiring or assessing someone’s opinions, feelings, or thoughts about a particular subject.

I intend to sound out his thoughts.

to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

This refers to the cooking technique of physically breaking down food items, often to tenderize them or prepare them for further cooking.

I will pound the meat before cooking.

to beat down the price

This phrase is used when negotiating to lower a price, suggesting a forceful or aggressive bargaining approach.

I beat down the price and made it cheaper.

to talk (big, bad, idly, etc.)as ...口を叩く

This refers to speaking in a boastful, negative, or frivolous manner, often used when someone is exaggerating or making grand claims without substance.

He always talks big.

to call; to invoke (e.g. a function)computing

This meaning pertains to the act of naming or referencing something, especially in programming or formal situations, indicating the execution or invocation of a certain function or action.

It is necessary to call the function.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] strikes [Object]

He strikes the table

[Person] hits [Animal]

She hits the dog

[Person] hits [Object] to make [Sound]

The child hits the drums to make sound

[Person] criticizes [Topic]

He criticizes that movie

[Person] hits [Person]

The teacher hits the student

[Money] is used to lower [Price]

He haggles to lower the price

[Time] hits [Person]

She wakes him up every morning

[Object] is struck at [Place]

He pounds the poster on the street

Generated related terms (experimental)

【たたく】

To strike or hit something, often with force; also implies a variety of actions such as tapping or playing instruments.

He knocked on the door and waited for someone to open it.

【うつ】

To hit or strike something, commonly used in contexts like sports or physical actions; carries a similar meaning but can be more aggressive.

He struck the soccer ball.

【しかる】

To scold or reprimand, often used when someone is criticized or chastised for their actions; contrasting with the physical act of hitting.

He scolded the child.

【たたきつける】

To smash down or hit something forcefully; a more intense version of "叩く."

He slammed the documents on the ground.

【たたき】

Refers to a method of striking, often indicating a repeated action or technique, sometimes used in the context of percussion.

He added beats in time with the rhythm.

【だげき】

Refers to a blow or hit, often used in a more serious or impactful context, such as in sports or during a confrontation.

This blow changed the course of the match.

Example sentences136 results

Just one slip and you'll be mistaken for a troll and flamed.

Tatoeba

People communicate approval by nodding, by clapping their hands, by smiling or laughing.

Tatoeba

叩く【たたく】

Frequency rank: 737.

Alsoく【たたく】たたく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to strike; to hit; to beat; to knock; to pound; to bang; to slap; to spank; to tap; to pat; to clap (one's hands); to play (the drums)

This meaning refers to physical actions that involve forcefully contacting an object or a person. It implies direct physical interaction.

I clapped my hands.

to attack; to bash; to criticize; to censure; to flame (on the Internet)

This meaning is used in the context of verbal or figurative assault, often related to expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially in social or online interactions.

He criticized my opinion.

to sound out (someone's views)

This usage involves inquiring or assessing someone’s opinions, feelings, or thoughts about a particular subject.

I intend to sound out his thoughts.

to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

This refers to the cooking technique of physically breaking down food items, often to tenderize them or prepare them for further cooking.

I will pound the meat before cooking.

to beat down the price

This phrase is used when negotiating to lower a price, suggesting a forceful or aggressive bargaining approach.

I beat down the price and made it cheaper.

to talk (big, bad, idly, etc.)as ...口を叩く

This refers to speaking in a boastful, negative, or frivolous manner, often used when someone is exaggerating or making grand claims without substance.

He always talks big.

to call; to invoke (e.g. a function)computing

This meaning pertains to the act of naming or referencing something, especially in programming or formal situations, indicating the execution or invocation of a certain function or action.

It is necessary to call the function.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] strikes [Object]

He strikes the table

[Person] hits [Animal]

She hits the dog

[Person] hits [Object] to make [Sound]

The child hits the drums to make sound

[Person] criticizes [Topic]

He criticizes that movie

[Person] hits [Person]

The teacher hits the student

[Money] is used to lower [Price]

He haggles to lower the price

[Time] hits [Person]

She wakes him up every morning

[Object] is struck at [Place]

He pounds the poster on the street

Generated related terms (experimental)

【たたく】

To strike or hit something, often with force; also implies a variety of actions such as tapping or playing instruments.

He knocked on the door and waited for someone to open it.

【うつ】

To hit or strike something, commonly used in contexts like sports or physical actions; carries a similar meaning but can be more aggressive.

He struck the soccer ball.

【しかる】

To scold or reprimand, often used when someone is criticized or chastised for their actions; contrasting with the physical act of hitting.

He scolded the child.

【たたきつける】

To smash down or hit something forcefully; a more intense version of "叩く."

He slammed the documents on the ground.

【たたき】

Refers to a method of striking, often indicating a repeated action or technique, sometimes used in the context of percussion.

He added beats in time with the rhythm.

【だげき】

Refers to a blow or hit, often used in a more serious or impactful context, such as in sports or during a confrontation.

This blow changed the course of the match.

Example sentences136 results

Just one slip and you'll be mistaken for a troll and flamed.

Tatoeba

People communicate approval by nodding, by clapping their hands, by smiling or laughing.

Tatoeba

叩

意strike; beat; kow tow; hit; thrash; criticize

訓たた.く、はた.く、すぎ

音コウ

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敲

意strike; beat; hit

訓たた.く

音コウ

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叩く【たたく】

Frequency rank: 737.

Alsoく【たたく】たたく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to strike; to hit; to beat; to knock; to pound; to bang; to slap; to spank; to tap; to pat; to clap (one's hands); to play (the drums)

This meaning refers to physical actions that involve forcefully contacting an object or a person. It implies direct physical interaction.

I clapped my hands.

to attack; to bash; to criticize; to censure; to flame (on the Internet)

This meaning is used in the context of verbal or figurative assault, often related to expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially in social or online interactions.

He criticized my opinion.

to sound out (someone's views)

This usage involves inquiring or assessing someone’s opinions, feelings, or thoughts about a particular subject.

I intend to sound out his thoughts.

to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

This refers to the cooking technique of physically breaking down food items, often to tenderize them or prepare them for further cooking.

I will pound the meat before cooking.

to beat down the price

This phrase is used when negotiating to lower a price, suggesting a forceful or aggressive bargaining approach.

I beat down the price and made it cheaper.

to talk (big, bad, idly, etc.)as ...口を叩く

This refers to speaking in a boastful, negative, or frivolous manner, often used when someone is exaggerating or making grand claims without substance.

He always talks big.

to call; to invoke (e.g. a function)computing

This meaning pertains to the act of naming or referencing something, especially in programming or formal situations, indicating the execution or invocation of a certain function or action.

It is necessary to call the function.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] strikes [Object]

He strikes the table

[Person] hits [Animal]

She hits the dog

[Person] hits [Object] to make [Sound]

The child hits the drums to make sound

[Person] criticizes [Topic]

He criticizes that movie

[Person] hits [Person]

The teacher hits the student

[Money] is used to lower [Price]

He haggles to lower the price

[Time] hits [Person]

She wakes him up every morning

[Object] is struck at [Place]

He pounds the poster on the street

Generated related terms (experimental)

【たたく】

To strike or hit something, often with force; also implies a variety of actions such as tapping or playing instruments.

He knocked on the door and waited for someone to open it.

【うつ】

To hit or strike something, commonly used in contexts like sports or physical actions; carries a similar meaning but can be more aggressive.

He struck the soccer ball.

【しかる】

To scold or reprimand, often used when someone is criticized or chastised for their actions; contrasting with the physical act of hitting.

He scolded the child.

【たたきつける】

To smash down or hit something forcefully; a more intense version of "叩く."

He slammed the documents on the ground.

【たたき】

Refers to a method of striking, often indicating a repeated action or technique, sometimes used in the context of percussion.

He added beats in time with the rhythm.

【だげき】

Refers to a blow or hit, often used in a more serious or impactful context, such as in sports or during a confrontation.

This blow changed the course of the match.

Example sentences136 results

Just one slip and you'll be mistaken for a troll and flamed.

Tatoeba

People communicate approval by nodding, by clapping their hands, by smiling or laughing.

Tatoeba

叩く【たたく】

Frequency rank: 737.

Alsoく【たたく】たたく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to strike; to hit; to beat; to knock; to pound; to bang; to slap; to spank; to tap; to pat; to clap (one's hands); to play (the drums)

This meaning refers to physical actions that involve forcefully contacting an object or a person. It implies direct physical interaction.

I clapped my hands.

to attack; to bash; to criticize; to censure; to flame (on the Internet)

This meaning is used in the context of verbal or figurative assault, often related to expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially in social or online interactions.

He criticized my opinion.

to sound out (someone's views)

This usage involves inquiring or assessing someone’s opinions, feelings, or thoughts about a particular subject.

I intend to sound out his thoughts.

to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

This refers to the cooking technique of physically breaking down food items, often to tenderize them or prepare them for further cooking.

I will pound the meat before cooking.

to beat down the price

This phrase is used when negotiating to lower a price, suggesting a forceful or aggressive bargaining approach.

I beat down the price and made it cheaper.

to talk (big, bad, idly, etc.)as ...口を叩く

This refers to speaking in a boastful, negative, or frivolous manner, often used when someone is exaggerating or making grand claims without substance.

He always talks big.

to call; to invoke (e.g. a function)computing

This meaning pertains to the act of naming or referencing something, especially in programming or formal situations, indicating the execution or invocation of a certain function or action.

It is necessary to call the function.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] strikes [Object]

He strikes the table

[Person] hits [Animal]

She hits the dog

[Person] hits [Object] to make [Sound]

The child hits the drums to make sound

[Person] criticizes [Topic]

He criticizes that movie

[Person] hits [Person]

The teacher hits the student

[Money] is used to lower [Price]

He haggles to lower the price

[Time] hits [Person]

She wakes him up every morning

[Object] is struck at [Place]

He pounds the poster on the street

Generated related terms (experimental)

【たたく】

To strike or hit something, often with force; also implies a variety of actions such as tapping or playing instruments.

He knocked on the door and waited for someone to open it.

【うつ】

To hit or strike something, commonly used in contexts like sports or physical actions; carries a similar meaning but can be more aggressive.

He struck the soccer ball.

【しかる】

To scold or reprimand, often used when someone is criticized or chastised for their actions; contrasting with the physical act of hitting.

He scolded the child.

【たたきつける】

To smash down or hit something forcefully; a more intense version of "叩く."

He slammed the documents on the ground.

【たたき】

Refers to a method of striking, often indicating a repeated action or technique, sometimes used in the context of percussion.

He added beats in time with the rhythm.

【だげき】

Refers to a blow or hit, often used in a more serious or impactful context, such as in sports or during a confrontation.

This blow changed the course of the match.

Example sentences136 results

Just one slip and you'll be mistaken for a troll and flamed.

Tatoeba

People communicate approval by nodding, by clapping their hands, by smiling or laughing.

Tatoeba

叩

意strike; beat; kow tow; hit; thrash; criticize

訓たた.く、はた.く、すぎ

音コウ

Details

敲

意strike; beat; hit

訓たた.く

音コウ

名のぼる

Details