Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  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).

Variations

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