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うつ
verb (godan)
to hit, to strike
1. to hit, to strike, to beat
To strike something with force using a hand, tool, or object. Physical impact.
(くぎ)()つ。
To hammer a nail.
I fell and hit my knee hard.
I got an injection, but it didn't hurt much.
2. to type, to input
To type on a keyboard or input data. Modern usage derived from the physical striking motion.
キーボード()つ。
To type on a keyboard.
I typed a message on my smartphone.
I type long texts on the computer every day, so my hands get tired.
3. to play (certain instruments or games)
To play instruments that are struck (drums, piano) or hit (golf, baseball).
太鼓(たいこ)()つ。
To beat a drum.
(かれ)ホームラン()った。
He hit a home run.
I hit a golf ball for the first time, but it didn't fly at all.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). Pattern: Xを()つ (hit/strike X). Related intransitive forms exist for specific meanings.

ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing or repeated action. ()っている = 'is hitting/typing.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 太鼓(たいこ)()つ (beat a drum)
  • キーボードを()つ (type on keyboard)
  • ボールを()つ (hit a ball)
  • 注射(ちゅうしゃ)()つ (give an injection)
  • 電報(でんぽう)()つ (send a telegram—older usage)
  • ()()つ (take measures; clap hands)

SPECIAL EXPRESSIONS:

  • (こころ)()つ (to move/touch someone's heart)
  • ()()わせ (meeting, prior arrangement—noun)

HOMOPHONES: Don't confuse with ()つ (to shoot), ()つ (to attack/defeat), or (うつ) (depression). These are different kanji with different meanings.