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“Falling under” in Japanese

Short answer
該当 gaitou がいとー

Falling under in Japanese is “該当” (gaitou). Full meaning: corresponding to, being applicable to, being relevant to, coming under, falling under, fulfilling (requirements), meeting (conditions), qualifying for.

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