noun

  1. aim, object, purpose, end.
  2. expectations, prospects, hopes.
  3. something that can be relied upon.
  4. Kansai-ben.snack served with alcoholic drink.

noun used as a suffix

  1. pad, guard.

noun used as a suffix, noun used as a prefix

  1. blow, strike.

suffix

  1. addressed to.
  2. per. Usually written with kana alone. Also written as 充て.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
当て あて
あて
 
宛て あて

Contained Kanji Breakdown

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