noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
great success; big hit; smash hit
General term for a major success, especially in entertainment, business, or products. Can be used as a noun, with する, or as a の-adjective.
新作の映画が大当たりした。
The new movie was a smash hit.
I have a feeling this product will be a big hit.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
jackpot; big win
Specifically refers to winning a lottery, prize, or gambling jackpot. Often used in the phrase 大当たりを引く.
宝くじで大当たりが出た。
The lottery had a jackpot winner.
彼はスロットで大当たりを引いた。
He hit the jackpot on the slot machine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
right on the mark; spot on; hitting the nail on the head
Used when a prediction, guess, or remark turns out to be exactly correct. Often appears as 大当たりだ or 大当たりする.
天気予報が大当たりだった。
The weather forecast was spot on.
彼の推測は大当たりした。
His guess was right on the mark.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes an exceptionally good harvest. Often used in agricultural contexts.
今年は米が大当たりで、農家は喜んでいる。
This year's rice harvest is a bumper crop, and the farmers are delighted.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
excellent hitting
Baseball term for a batter's outstanding performance, such as multiple hits or a key hit.
四番打者が今日は大当たりで、三安打を放った。
The cleanup hitter had excellent hitting today, with three base hits.