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命中 (めいちゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
hit ; strike ; direct hit
Used for projectiles, attacks, or aimed actions striking the intended target. Often appears in compound verbs like 命中する and in contexts such as shooting, sports, or precise targeting.
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The missile struck its target.
Similar words 当あ たる 当たる is a more general and colloquial verb for hitting or striking, while 命中 is more formal and often used in technical, military, or sports contexts for a precise hit.
的てき 中ちゅう 的中 also means hitting the mark, but is more commonly used for predictions, guesses, or expectations coming true, whereas 命中 is primarily for physical projectiles or attacks.
Etymology Compound of 命 (mei, 'life; fate; command') and 中 (chū, 'middle; hit'). The combination conveys the idea of striking exactly as intended, as if guided by fate or command.
