What does 当てる mean?
当てる is a Japanese verb meaning “to hit; to apply to” in English. It is written as 当てる in kanji, あてる in hiragana, and ateru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
かろうじて車に当てられずにすんだ。
I narrowly escaped being hit by a car.
この薬品は日光に当てないようにしなさい。
Don't expose this chemical to direct sunlight.
その金は体育館の建設に当てられた。
The money was appropriated for building the gymnasium.