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当てはまる (あてはまる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
apply ; be applicable ; hold true ; fit ; meet ; fulfill
usually written using kana alone
Used when a rule, standard, description, condition, or category applies to something. Covers a wide range of English equivalents, but the core meaning is that something is valid or appropriate in a given context.
This rule applies to everyone.
Written forms 当あ てはまる Usage 60%
Standard kanji spelling; it is the primary form.
あてはまる Usage 39%
Kana spelling is common; usually written in kana.
当あ て 嵌は まる Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
Similar words 当あ てはめる Transitive counterpart: to apply something (a rule, formula, etc.) to something else. 当てはまる is intransitive (the rule applies), while 当てはめる is transitive (someone applies the rule).
該がい 当とう する More formal and often used in official contexts for meeting criteria or falling under a category. 当てはまる is more everyday.
Etymology Compound of 当て (ate, 'applying') + はまる (hamaru, 'to fit'). The kanji 当 means 'hit' or 'apply', and 嵌 (rarely used) means 'fit into'.
