- godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana 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)
当てはまる
あてはまる
to apply (of a rule)
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この規則は当てはまらない。 This rule does not apply. #222420
その規則はこの場合に当てはまる。 The rule holds good in this case. #211511
この意見は貴方に当てはまらない。 This remark is not applicable to you. #222961
その言葉がぴったり当てはまるな。 That word describes it perfectly. #12700754
この理論は全てに当てはまる。 This theory holds in everything. #219206
これは当てはまる? Is this appropriate? #8689097