当てはまる
あてはまる
Also written 当て嵌まる
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive 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)
Kanji
- 当 hit. Read as あて.
Example sentences
- 君の今言ったことは、君にあてはまらない。
What you have said doesn't apply to you. - 君の言ったことはこの場合に当てはまらない。
What you said does not apply to this case. - あなたの言ったことはこの場合当てはまらない。
What you said does not apply to this case. - 君の言ったことはこのことにも当てはまる。
What you said is also true of this case. - 君が言ったことはこの場合にも当てはまる。
What you said is also true of this case.
Common phrases
Related forms
- 当てはめる (あてはめる) to apply (transitive partner)