Translation and Meaning of: 当て - ate
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 当て (ate) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ate
Kana: あて
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: object; goal; end; hopes; expectations
Meaning in English: object;aim;end;hopes;expectations
Definition: A situation in which an object or thing becomes as expected.
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Explanation and Etymology - (当て) ate
The word 「当て」 (romaji: ate) originates from the Japanese verb 「当てる」 (romaji: ateru), which means "to hit," "to place," or "to apply." The expression refers to a variety of contexts and is widely used in everyday expressions. At its root, the kanji 「当」 denotes something that is "correct" or "right," which is reflected in the various uses of the word. In addition to its literal meanings, it can be used to indicate a supposition or expectation about something.
In everyday life, the ending 「当て」 can be observed in some specific situations. For example, in games or bets, when someone tries to guess something correctly, 「当て」 is used. The verb can be conjugated in various forms according to the tense and context, such as 「当てた」 (ateta) for "I guessed" or 「当てない」 (atenai) for "not to guess". Another interesting use is in the term 「当て字」 (ateji), which describes the practice of using kanji for its phonetics instead of its meaning, often found in names and words borrowed from other languages.
Exploring the nuances of 「当て」 provides a richer understanding of Japanese expressions. Besides indicating a hit or application, it encompasses a variety of thoughts and actions related to trying to connect or align something appropriately. This reflects the Japanese tendency to incorporate subtleties in language, capturing cultural elements in simple words. In this way, 「当て」 is not just a functional expression, but also one that offers insights into how ideas are represented and perceived in Japan.
Synonyms and similar words
- 照準 (shoujun) - Target, aiming point.
- 照合 (shougo) - Verification, checking.
- 計算 (keisan) - Calculation, counting.
- 推測 (suisoku) - Assumption, inference.
- 予想 (yosou) - Forecast, expectation.
- 推定 (suitei) - Estimation, assumption based on data.
- 予測 (yosoku) - Prediction, forecast based on analysis.
- 見当 (kentou) - Estimation, assumption based on observation.
- 当てはめる (atehameru) - Adjust, apply.
- 当てる (ateru) - Hit, touch, apply something to.
- 当て字 (ateji) - Kanji used with a different pronunciation than the original.
- 当て字名 (ateji-mei) - Name associated with an ateji.
- 当て字音 (ateji-on) - Pronunciation of an ateji.
- 当て字訓 (ateji-kun) - Reading of an ateji in the form of kun'yomi.
- 当て字義 (ateji-gi) - Significance of an ateji.
- 当て字例 (ateji-rei) - Example of using ateji.
- 当て字熟語 (ateji-jukugo) - Fixed expression that uses ateji.
- 当て字漢字 (ateji-kanji) - Kanji used as ateji.
- 当て字読み (ateji-yomi) - Reading of an ateji.
- 当て字書き (ateji-kaki) - Escrita de um ateji.
- 当て字種類 (ateji-shurui) - Types of ateji.
- 当て字用法 (ateji-youhou) - Use of ateji.
- 当て字意味 (ateji-imi) - Significance of an ateji.
- 当て字表記 (ateji-hyouki) - Writing or notation of a ateji.
- 当て字読み方 (ateji-yomikata) - How to read an ateji.
- 当て字使い方 (ateji-tsukai kata) - How to use an ateji.
- 当て字使い分け (ateji-tsukaiwake) - Differentiation in the use of ateji.
- 当て字使い分け方 (ateji-tsukaiwake kata) - Differentiation method in the use of ateji.
Words related
ataru
be hit; succeed; face; lying down (towards); undertake; deal with; be equivalent to; apply to; be applicable; be designated.
Words with the same pronunciation: あて ate
How to Write in Japanese - (当て) ate
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Example Sentences - (当て) ate
Below are some example sentences:
Waridashite wo kakunin shite kudasai
Please check the attribution.
Check the attribution.
- 割り当て - attribution, allocation
- を - direct object particle
- 確認 - confirmation, verification
- して - form of the verb suru (to do) in the gerund
- ください - please do
Kono aidea wo genjitsu ni atehameru koto ga dekimasu ka?
Can we apply this idea in reality?
Can you apply this idea to reality?
- この - This
- アイデア - idea
- を - direct object particle
- 現実 - reality
- に - location particle
- 当てはめる - apply, fit
- こと - noun
- が - subject particle
- できます - be able to
- か - interrogative particle
Kono hanketsu wa seitō desu
This judgment is justified.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 判決 - noun that means "sentence" or "judicial decision"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "the sentence"
- 正当 - adjective that means "fair" or "legitimate"
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form
- . - punctuation mark indicating the end of the sentence
Kono mondai wa watashi no chishiki ni atehamaru ka dou ka wakarimasen
I don't know if this problem applies to my knowledge.
- この問題 - This question
- は - Topic particle
- 私の - My
- 知識 - Knowledge
- に - Particle indicating target or location
- 当てはまる - Be applicable or appropriate
- かどうか - Whether or not
- わかりません - I don't know
Ateru koto ga dekita!
I got it right!
I was able to hit!
- 当てる (ateru) - verb meaning "to guess" or "to guess"
- こと (koto) - noun meaning "thing" or "fact"
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- できた (dekita) - verb meaning "to be able to" or "to achieve", conjugated in the past tense
- ！ (exclamação) - punctuation mark indicating an expression of emotion or emphasis
Attehamaru mono ga nai
There's nothing that fits.
There is nothing true.
- 当てはまる - verb that means "to fit", "to be applicable", "to be suitable"
- もの - noun meaning "thing," "object"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- ない - adjective meaning "not existing", "not having"
Teate wo suru hitsuyou ga arimasu
It is necessary to make a bandage.
You need to take care.
- 手当て - means "treatment" or "care", and can refer to medical treatments or personal care.
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- する - verb "to do".
- 必要 - means "necessary" or "essential".
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- あります - he verb "to exist", in its polite form, indicates that something exists or is necessary.
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