Readings
Meanings
- pitching ability
- counter for throws (of a javelin, bowling ball, etc.)
- counter for casts (of a line)
Radicals and components
Components
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Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘfinger · fingers · cruise missile · missile · wind (風) · crotch
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 762
Compound words
to throw; to hurl; to fling; to toss; to castrelieving the (starting) pitcherstone throwing; (throwing) stonethe die is castgood (nice) pitchingprojection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); reflection; cast shadow; (geometric) projectionspeculation; venture; stockjobbing; gambling (on stocks)pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ballcontribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)surrenderinvestmentpitcherletter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)throwing in; inserting; depositing (e.g. a ballot); investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.)mailing; postingvoting; ballot; poll; voteadministration; medication; dosagepitching with all one's strengthprojection (of an image)going the whole distance; pitching a whole gamethrowing down; dropping; airdrop; investmentabandonment; giving up; throwing away; disposal; dumpingadministration (of medicine); giving medicationthrow; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss Additional Examples
He threw a ball over the fence.tatoeba He gave her a fond look.tatoeba He lost the greater part of his fortune in speculation.tatoeba He sold his goods at a loss to wind up his business.tatoeba Stroke Order
7 strokes
Throw. 扌 (hand) + 殳 (spear) — a hand throwing a spear.
Practice Writing
Practice Writing 投
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step