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difference between 討つ 打つ 撃つ and 射つ

#1
does anyone know the difference between 討つ 打つ 撃つ and 射つ?
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And if possible, for every word a simple, short, japanese example sentence.

Thanks a lot!

-Mesqueeb
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#2
You can get this information from the IME, but 打つ is the most general kanji, 撃つ is used for guns/missiles/etc, and 討つ means to kill someone (with a sword, etc). 射つ I haven't seen, but presumably it would be used to shoot things with a bow.
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#3
射つ is along the same lines as 撃つ and both are used for those long-ranged weapons.

伐つ is another way to write 討つ just for completeness.
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#4
Also in compounds they differ quite a bit if you check. 射 Is used in ejaculation as well.
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