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猛打 (もうだ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
heavy hit ; hard blow ; fierce hitting
Refers to hitting with great force, either as a physical blow or, very commonly in sports reporting, a fierce attack of hits. As 猛打する, it is transitive.
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The batting lineup hit the opposing pitcher hard.
Similar words 強きょう 打だ Also means a hard hit or powerful blow, but 猛打 suggests especially fierce or overwhelming hitting.
連れん 打だ Means repeated hits or consecutive batting hits; it emphasizes repetition rather than force.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound of 猛, meaning fierce or violent, and 打, meaning hit or strike; the compound transparently conveys forceful hitting.
