expression, ichidan verb
make a lucky hit; guess right; anticipate correctly
Idiomatic expression for guessing or predicting something correctly, often against the odds or when the outcome is uncertain. Commonly used in contexts like exams, contests, or speculative decisions.
See also: 山
試験で山を当てて、いい点が取れた。
I guessed the exam questions right and got a good score.
His prediction hit the mark and he made money in stocks.
expression, ichidan verb
strike a vein of ore
Original literal meaning in mining: to successfully find a mineral vein. Now largely replaced by the figurative sense, but still understood in historical or mining contexts.
昔、この山で金鉱を山を当てたという記録がある。
There is a record that they struck a gold vein in this mountain long ago.