Japanese Dictionary

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当て

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
あて
Romaji
ate
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    aim; object; purpose; end
    Example sentence
    友達援助当てするな。 Don't lean on your friends for help.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    expectations; prospects; hopes
    Example sentence
    彼女無責任すぎるのであて出来ないよ。 You cannot count on her because she's too irresponsible.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    something that can be relied upon
    Example sentence
    女は約束当てしていた She rested on his promise.
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    pad; guard
    Example sentence
    彼女助けてくれるいつも当て出来る You can always depend upon her to help.
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix
    Meaning
    blow; strike
    Example sentence
    彼女代役してくれるもの当てしていた。 I reckoned on her to take my place.

Examples of 当て, あて in a sentence


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