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当て

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 当て

当て
宛
宛て
あて
Freq #10196
1

Common noun

aim; object; purpose; end

2

Common noun

expectations; prospects; hopes

3

Common noun

something that can be relied upon

Examples
あの人達の助力はあてにできないよ。
You can't count on their help.
4

Common noun; Kansai-ben

snack served with alcoholic drink

5

Noun, used as a suffix

pad; guard

6

Noun, used as a suffix; Noun, used as a prefix

blow; strike

7

宛／宛て only; Suffix

addressed to

Examples
その手紙は私宛に来た。
The letter is for me.
ここにあなたあての手紙が何通かあります。
Here are some letters for you.
8

Word usually written using kana alone; Suffix; Also written as 充て

per

Kanji in this Word

当
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
宛
8 strokes
Grade 8

Meanings

address
just like
fortunately

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.てる
-あて
-づつ
あたか.も
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