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打つ

うつ (utsu)

to hit, to strike, to type

verb (godan)

Example

パソコンでメールを打っています。

パソコンでメールをうっています。

Pasokon de meeru wo utte imasu.

I am typing an email on the computer.

A versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on context - can mean to hit/strike something, to type on a keyboard, or even to shoot (fireworks). Very useful for modern digital communication.