Explanation
to hit; to strike; to punch
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Example Sentences
彼は友達を殴った
He hit his friend.
かれはともだちをなぐった
kare wa tomodachi o nagutta
彼に頭を殴られた
I was punched in the head by him.
かれにあたまをなぐられた
kare ni atama o nagurareta
彼は弟を殴るべきではない
He should not hit his younger brother.
かれはおとうとをなぐるべきではない
kare wa otouto o naguru beki de wa nai
彼女は怒って彼を殴った
She got angry and punched him.
かのじょはおこってかれをなぐった
kanojo wa okotte kare o nagutta
彼は詐欺師を殴って逮捕された
He hit the scammer and got arrested.
かれはさぎしをなぐってたいほされた
kare wa sagishi o nagutte taihosareta
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
- Remember that 'naguru' is a ru-verb, so it conjugates accordingly.
- This word is commonly used to describe physical violence.
- It's an important word to know for JLPT N2, so practice its reading and writing.
- Try to use 'naguru' in sentences to reinforce understanding and usage.
- Expand your vocabulary by learning related words to better express situations involving hitting or striking.
Related Words
- * 打つ
- * ぶる
- * 攻撃する
- * パンチ
- * 殴り合い
