What does 当たる mean?
当たる is a Japanese verb meaning “to be hit, to be successful” in English. It can also be translated as “to face, to lie (in the direction of), to treat (esp. harshly)” depending on context. It is written as 当たる in kanji, あたる in hiragana, and ataru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私は顔に冷たい風が当たるのを感じた。
I felt a cold wind on my face.
日本の桜はまさにイギリスのバラにあたる。
The cherry blossom is to Japan what the rose is to England.
不思議な話だが、彼の予言は当たった。
Strange to say, his prediction has come true.