ぶっつける

Meanings

1

ichidan verb, transitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Physical impact: hitting a body part against something, or colliding with an object. Often used with 頭を～, 壁に～, etc.

た

。

It was dark and I bumped my head against the wall.

自じ転てん車しゃが電でん柱ちゅうにぶっつけた。

The bicycle crashed into a utility pole.

2

ichidan verb, transitive verb

throw at; fling at; hurl at

usually written using kana alone

Throwing something at a target, often with force or in a rough manner. The target is marked with に.

3

ichidan verb, transitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Figurative use: directing strong emotions or words at someone. Common with 怒り, 不満, 文句, 質問, etc.

4

ichidan verb, transitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Putting someone in a confrontational or competitive situation against another. Often used in the pattern ～を～にぶっつける.