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あてはまる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あてはまる

当てはまる
当て嵌まる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Usually kana
Freq #8091
1

to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements); to fulfill (conditions); to come under (a heading)

Examples
この規則は1年生には当てはまらない
This rule doesn't apply to first-year students.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 91
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

hit
right
appropriate
himself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.たる
あ.たり
あ.てる
あ.て
まさ.に
まさ.にべし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たい
12 strokes

Meanings

go into
plunge
inlay

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.める
は.まる
あな
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