This is the 4626th most frequent Japanese word.
打た
"打た" is a conjugated form of the verb "打つ," meaning "to hit" or "to strike."
Here, "打つ" refers to striking or hitting the ball, commonly used in sports contexts.
彼は試合でボールを強く打った。
He hit the ball hard in the match.
The word "打つ" here metaphorically signifies a deep emotional impact, conveying feelings of shock or poignancy.
耳の病気で彼の聴力に影響を与えたニュースが彼の心を打った。
The news about the ear disease affecting his hearing struck his heart.
"打つ" in this sentence means to hit something (in this case, the tree), resulting in a physical consequence.