Vocabulary
What does 当て (あて, ate) mean?
当て (あて, ate) means aim, target; reliance, expectation.
Quick facts| Reading | あて |
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| Romaji | ate |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonate
aim, target; reliance, expectation
- 1noun aim; object; purpose
- 2noun expectations; prospects; hopes
- 3noun something that can be relied upon
- 4noun snack served with alcoholic drink
- 5noun suffix pad; guard
Example sentences
特に当てもなく街を歩いた。
I walked around town without any particular destination.
彼は親の遺産を当てにしている。
He is counting on inheriting his parents' assets.
