VocabJLPT N2
(direct) hit
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. (direct) hit
  2. 2. hitting the mark
This noun and suru-verb refers to a hit or direct strike, meaning a projectile or attack successfully reaching its target. It is used in contexts such as shooting, archery, or baseball to describe something landing exactly on target.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Do you think this ad copy is hitting the target?

Sentence 2

Look, the arrow hit the red dot!

Sentence 3

"This ad should hit right with younger audiences," the manager declared.

Sentence 4

The moment my prediction came true, a chill ran down my spine!

Sentence 5

Oh wow, the paper plane hit the teacher right in the forehead!