Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to apply (a rule), to be applicable, to come under (a category), to fulfill, to hold true.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
当てはまる あてはまる
 
 
 
当て嵌まる あてはまる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand