VocabJLPT N1
repeated blows
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. repeated blows
  2. 2. striking repeatedly
  3. 3. consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
A noun and verb stem meaning to strike or hit something repeatedly in rapid succession. It is used in contexts like drumming, typing, or hitting a button multiple times quickly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You know, getting bombarded with notifications is kind of quietly draining.

Sentence 2

"Calm down," they said, but my finger just kept hammering the send button anyway.

Sentence 3

Can you actually beat that game just by mashing the attack button?

Sentence 4

"I'm done with you," she said, banging on the desk again and again.

Sentence 5

My screen froze — is it okay to keep hammering the refresh button?