当たり

• Reading: あたり
• Romaji: atari
• Kanji breakdown: 当 (atari/tou) — hit, right, appropriate
• Pronunciation: /a.ta.ɾi/

Meaning

Hit; success; winning; being right. A correct guess or fortunate outcome.

A noun derived from the verb 当たる (ataru, to hit/be correct). Used for lottery wins (当たりが出た), correct answers, and successful outcomes. Also used in expressions like 当たり前 (obvious, natural) and 当たり外れ (hit or miss). Common in games, gambling, and everyday situations where luck is involved.

Examples

1. くじで当たりが出て商品をもらった。 Is there a convenience store around here?
2. あなたの予想は当たりだった。 I arranged to meet my friend near the station.
3. このレストランは当たりだね。 Please call me around ten at night.

Usage Guide

Context: games, daily life, luck

Tone: positive

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 当たる (to hit, to be right). The kanji 当 depicts something fitting exactly to a target, conveying accuracy and correctness.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal