hit

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 打 has 5 strokes, the on-reading だ, and the kun-reading うつ. 打つ (うつ) means to hit or strike.
• Basic usage: 打つ describes striking a ball or drum; 打ち合わせ (うちあわせ) means discussing arrangements such as a schedule or roles in advance.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Striking something and discussing arrangements
  • 球を強く打った means struck the ball hard. 太鼓を三回打つ means to strike a drum three times.
  • 日程について打ち合わせをした means discussed the schedule. 公演前の打ち合わせ refers to the meeting before a performance where roles were confirmed.