Japanese word

あてはまる

Pronunciation

Romajiatehamaru

Meaning

  • verbapply

Example

このルールは子どもにもあてはまります。ko no rū ru wa ko do mo ni mo a te ha ma ri ma su

This rule also applies to children.

Illustration for あてはまる (apply)

More examples

その考え方は日常生活にもあてはまります。so no kanga e kata wa nichi jō sei katsu ni mo a te ha ma ri ma su

That way of thinking also applies to everyday life.

Core concept

Shows that something falls within a stated condition or category rather than outside it.

Common phrases

  • 条件にあてはまるjō ken ni a te ha ma ru

    meet the conditions

Similar words

該当するgaitōsuru: To fall within a stated condition, rule, or category.
適合するtekigōsuru: To meet the requirements of a rule, standard, or category.
合致するgatchisuru: To match a description, condition, or set of requirements.

Definition in Japanese

物事が基準や条件に合い、該当すること。mono goto ga ki jun ya jō ken ni a i gai tō su ru ko to

Word origin

The verb 当てはまる (atehamaru) joins the stem 当て (ate, "target") with はまる (hamaru, "to fit"), so its form conveys fitting a specified standard.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, あてはまる (atehamaru) can describe both a rule applying to a case and a description fitting a person or situation.

Other meanings

  • fitverb
  • meetverb

Opposites

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