あてはまる

当てはまる

当て嵌まる

[atehamaru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

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)

Examples

この規則は新入社員だけでなく全員に当てはまる。

This rule applies to everyone.

彼にはその説明が当てはまらない。

That explanation doesn't apply to him.

条件に当てはまる人を探している。

I'm looking for people who meet the conditions.