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あてがう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あてがう.
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Entry
1
to allot; to allocate
Examples
こびへつらうウェイターは最上のテーブルをあてがわれる。なぜなら、そうしたウェイターは、いつもマネージャーや上役のきげんをとるから。
The obsequious waiter is usually assigned the best table because he always curries favor with his manager and superiors.
2
to supply with; to furnish
Examples
彼に食物をあてがった。
I provided him with food.
3
to fit to; to fasten to; to apply to
Examples
クリスマスの当日になっても、トムの右足には依然としてギブスがあてがわれたままであった。
On Christmas Day, Tom still had his right leg in plaster.
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