Meaning of 当て in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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当てJLPT 1
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Kana Readingあて
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Romajiate
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- aim; object; purpose; end
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- expectations; prospects; hopes
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- something that can be relied upon
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- Parts of speech
- noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- pad; guard
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- Parts of speech
- noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix
- Meaning
- blow; strike
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Example Sentences
当て, あて used in context
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Don't lean on your friends for help.
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You cannot count on her because she's too irresponsible.
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She rested on his promise.
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You can always depend upon her to help.
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I reckoned on her to take my place.
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You can rely upon him.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
hit, right, appropriate, himself
On: トウ
Kun: あ.たる, あ.たり, あ.てる, あ.て, まさ.に, まさ.にべし
6 strokes
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