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N3 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

()てはまるto apply (a rule), to be applicable, to come under (a category), to fulfill

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    1. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        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)

        Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    当てはまる 【あてはまる】当て嵌まる 【あてはまる】

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      パズルのピースがピタリと()てはまる

      The puzzle piece fits perfectly.

      • N3

      条件(じょうけん)()てはまる仕事(しごと)(さき)(さが)すのは大変(たいへん)です。

      It's challenging to find a job that fits the criteria.

      • N3

      この教訓(きょうくん)(むかし)のものですが、現代(げんだい)にも()てはまります。

      This lesson is from the past, but it still applies to the present.

      • N3

      根暗(ねくら)」という言葉(ことば)がこれほど()てはまる(ひと)彼女(かのじょ)以外(いがい)にいないだろう。

      There are probably no other people who fit the term ‘introvert’ as perfectly as she does.

      • N3

      その条件(じょうけん)(わたし)には()てはまらないので、(わたし)手当(てあて)をもらう(こと)はできません。

      The conditions don't apply to me, so I won't receive the allowance.

      • N2
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