hit, right, appropriate, himself
当 centers on the idea of something making direct contact or aligning correctly: hitting a target, being right or appropriate, and by extension, referring to the person or thing itself that is directly involved.
当 is the modern simplified form of 當. The older form combines 田 (field) and 尚 (which likely contributed the sound), expressing the idea of a field being directly opposite or matching something. The modern form is a simplification that retains the general shape.
The top ⺌ looks like a small target, and the bottom 彐 resembles a hand or tool reaching toward it. Picture an arrow hitting the bullseye: that's a direct hit, exactly right and appropriate.
For トウ, imagine a toe hitting the target perfectly: toe -> トウ, and the direct hit is right on the mark.
really; truly
truth; reality; actuality; fact
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
at that time; in those days
natural; right; proper; just; reasonable; appropriate; deserved
to be hit; to strike
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
natural; reasonable; obvious
hit
being elected
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair
aim; object; purpose; end
beginning; start; outset
bento; Japanese box lunch
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements); meeting (conditions); qualifying for
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable; reasonable; legitimate; legal; lawful
authorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned
mark; guide; landmark
person concerned; interested party; related party
salary; pay; compensation; allowance (e.g. housing allowance); benefit; bonus
to hit
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
this place; here
this store
unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted; unjustified; undeserved; undue
this company; this firm
allotment; assignment; allocation; quota; rationing
for the present; for the time being
current; urgent; pressing; impending
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements); to fulfill (conditions); to come under (a heading)
I; we; our part
estimate; guess; conjecture; aim
allotment; apportionment; share
great success; big hit; smash hit; winner
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
the ... in question
proper; respectable; decent; honest
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of; to strike on; to hit on an answer; to seize the crux of a problem
mortgage; security; hypothec; pledge
being on duty; being on watch
proper; right; reasonable
allocation; appropriation
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to apportion
result (of an election); success or defeat (in an election)
to apply; to adapt
exposure to the sun; sunny place
matter under concern
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
exposure to wind
projected to win; sure to be elected; home free
current term (period)
for the time being; at present
excessive; exorbitant
proper; reasonable; right; appropriate
to run into; to collide with; to crash into; to bump against
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
bento; Japanese box lunch
when it comes to; concerning
inadequacy; inappropriateness; unfitness; impropriety
officials in charge
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
successful role
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
mortgage; right of pledge; lien
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
round robin
not be found
to be found