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当て

宛、 宛て

Reading

Kana: あて
Romaji: ate
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

aim; object; purpose; end

2

expectations; prospects; hopes

3

something that can be relied upon

4

snack served with alcoholic drink

(Kansai-ben)
5

pad; guard

6

blow; strike

suf
7

addressed to

Note: Only 宛、 宛て
8

per

Note: also written as 充て
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself
Readings: エン、 あ.てる、 -あて、 -づつ、 あたか.も
Meanings: address, just like, fortunately

Example Sentences

()てはまる。
➥Hold good.
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()てが(はず)れたよ。
➥I wasn't counting on that.
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(かれ)(がく)()()てた。
➥He put his hand to his forehead.
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(かれ)(てき)()てた。
➥He hit the mark.
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(かれ)()てにならない。
➥He cannot be relied on.
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(わたし)()(てき)()てた。
➥I hit the mark with the arrow.
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