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N3 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      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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    Examples

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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

      ()(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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