当てる
あてる
ateru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
当てる (あてる (ateru)) means "to hit". The reading is あてる (ateru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to hit
Also : to apply to · to direct · to aim
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Example Sentences
彼は目標に矢を当てることができた。
かれはもくひょうにやをあてることができた。
He was able to hit the target with an arrow.
目標に矢を当てた。
もくひょうにやをあてた。
I hit the target with an arrow.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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