N2
あてはめる (atehameru)
当てはめる
to apply (a rule/theory), to adapt, to fit (something to something else)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Used when one makes something (a rule, theory, idea) fit a particular situation or object. It's an active process of fitting.
📝 Example Sentences
その理論を現実の問題に当てはめて考えてみた。
I tried to apply that theory to real-world problems.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "当てはめる"!
自分の経験を彼の話に_______と、よく理解できた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 自分の経験を彼の話に照らし合わせる、という意味なので、他動詞の「当てはめる」が適切です。
English: The meaning is to compare one's own experience with his story, so the transitive verb 'to apply' (当てはめる) is appropriate.
English: The meaning is to compare one's own experience with his story, so the transitive verb 'to apply' (当てはめる) is appropriate.
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