Definition of 当て (あて)

noun
1.
aim, object, purpose, end
2.
expectations, prospects, hopes
3.
something that can be relied upon
4.
snack served with alcoholic drink(Kansai-ben (dialect))
noun (suffix)
5.
pad, guard
noun (suffix), noun (prefix)
6.
blow, strike
suffix
7.
addressed to(only relevant for 宛 and 宛て)
8.
per(usually kana)(also written as 充て)
Other readings:
【あて】
宛て【あて】
Related Kanji
hit, right, appropriate, himself
address, just like, fortunately
Example sentences(showing 1-20 of 41 results)

がみ
手紙
わた
The letter is for me

Having boasted how sure his hunches were, he was forced to eat his hat when he guessed wrong

His promise cannot be counted on at all

This letter is addressed to you

I believe that he's trustworthy

がみ
手紙
きみ
This letter is addressed to you

You can't rely on this machine

かれ
彼の
えんじょ
援助
You cannot rely on his help

Who was the letter written to

こづつみ
小包
きみ
This parcel is addressed to you

Here is a letter for you

We can depend on her helping us

The clock is accurate and dependable

You can't rely on him these days to do a proper job

You can always depend upon her to help

Are there any letters for me

Is there any mail for me

You can't count on him for financial help

Here is a letter for you

Have any letters arrived for me
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