hit; winning result
A result that hits the mark, especially a winning lottery ticket, prize draw, or successful strike in a game-like context.
This lottery ticket was a winner.
Used when a product, work, shop, choice, or plan turns out successfully; often contrasts with 外れ.
This movie was the biggest hit of the year.
The restaurant I tried for the first time turned out to be a great choice, and the food was delicious.
Common in the pattern 当たりをつける, meaning to make an informed guess or pick a likely target, place, or explanation.
The police guessed that the culprit was near the station.
My prediction was completely wrong.
affability; friendliness; manner toward others
Usually seen in compounds or phrases such as 人当たりがいい or 当たりが柔らかい, describing how gently or pleasantly someone deals with people.
He is friendly and easy to talk to even when you first meet him.
That teacher is gentle in the way she treats her students.
Describes the physical feel of something as it contacts the skin, mouth, or body; common in compounds such as 肌当たり and 口当たり.
This sweater feels soft against the skin.
This water has a smooth feel in the mouth.
bruise on fruit
Limited use for a damaged or bruised spot on fruit caused by impact or pressure; often encountered in produce or handling contexts.
This peach has a slight bruise, so please eat it soon.
atari; stone or chain in immediate danger of capture
Only with reading アタリ
Go term for a position where a stone or connected group can be captured on the opponent's next move; usually written アタリ.
White's stone is in atari.
If you play here, Black will be in atari.
Suffix attached after a quantity, person, unit, area, or period to express a rate or amount per unit, as in 一人当たり and 一日当たり.
The participation fee is 1,000 yen per person.
We reduced the amount of work time per day.
A winning ticket came out in the drawing.
This game turned out to be a big hit.
He has such a gentle manner that everyone likes him.
After a while, I felt a fish bite.
This machine produces a hundred units per day.
I drew a winning ticket in the raffle.
sunlight exposure; sunny spot · per day
manner with people; personal impression; attitude toward others
obstacle; hindrance; offense
taste; mouthfeel; texture on the tongue · manner; demeanor; way of talking
exposure to wind · severe criticism; backlash; harsh treatment
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; cheap theatrics · ad hoc; haphazard; improvised · dress rehearsal (abbreviation)
good year; bumper year; lucky year
damned; cursed; accursed
end of a street; end of a hallway; dead end
for the time being; at present; for now · hindrance; obstacle
venting anger on someone/something; taking out frustration on an innocent party
failure; unpopularity; lack of success
ramming attack; hurling oneself at · throwing oneself into; going all out
good crop; bumper harvest
per tsubo
sounding out; putting out a feeler; testing the waters · small jackpot (pachinko)
dried squid; dried cuttlefish
lucky person; big winner · hot batter; skilled batter · accident faker; insurance scammer · barbershop
successful role; hit role
Katakana spelling used especially for the Go term; this sense is usually written アタリ.
Rare kanji spelling; avoid in ordinary writing except when reproducing a specialized or older-looking spelling for a hit or strike.
Rare kanji spelling; 当たり is the normal spelling.