JLPT N1

strike; hit; slap

Item 128 of 642 | 15 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiボク

Mnemonic

A HAND swinging to STRIKE and HIT with great force.

Example Words

撲滅 (ぼくめつ) eradication
打撲 (だぼく) bruise; contusion
相撲 (すもう) sumo wrestling