VocabJLPT N2
hit
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. hit
  2. 2. base hit
  3. 3. hit
  4. 4. hit
A noun borrowed from English meaning "hit," used to describe something that is very popular or successful, such as a hit song or a box-office hit. In baseball contexts, it also means a base hit. It is widely used in entertainment and sports discussions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I just swung like always and somehow it turned into a hit!

Sentence 2

Honestly, I thought we'd go another day without a hit, so I was surprised.

Sentence 3

If this swing gets a hit, it could turn everything around!

Sentence 4

Why do you think this product became such a big hit?

Sentence 5

The newspaper reported, "Local snack brand becomes a nationwide hit."