Japanese Word · Intermediate
あてはめる
to apply, to adapt, to fit
Pronunciation: [a̠te̞ha̠me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to apply, to adapt, to fit
Example
大和言葉に漢字を当てはめる
to adapt kanji into Japanese words
Practice tips
- Practice あてはめる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.