当てる

あてる

To hit, guess, apply, allocate

N3verb·ateru

How to remember it

The transitive twin of 当たる: you actively make something hit its mark.

Example sentences

  • クイズの答えを当てた。

    くいずのこたえをあてた。

    I guessed the quiz answer correctly.

  • 壁にポスターを当てる。

    かべにぽすたーをあてる。

    I press a poster against the wall.

Usage

Transitive ru-verb; takes を (答えを当てる, 予算を当てる).

Related words

当たる当て字予想する

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