“To apply” in Japanese
Short answer
To apply in Japanese is “当てはまる” (atehamaru). Full meaning: to apply (of a rule), to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.), to hold true (e.g. of a description), to fit, to be suitable (e.g. of a word), to meet (requirements), to fulfill (conditions), to come under (a heading).
Other ways to say “To apply” in Japanese
当てはめる
atehameru to apply, to adapt
塗り広げる
nurihirogeru to spread, to apply
落とし込む
otoshikomu to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag)
引き当てる
hikiateru to draw (the winning ticket); to apply, to compare, to put (oneself in someone's position)
注す
sasu to pour, to add (liquid), to serve (drinks); to put on (lipstick, etc.), to apply, to colour, to dye; to light (a fire), to burn
ぬり広げる
nurihirogeru to spread, to apply
施す
hodokosu to give (time, money, goods), to donate; to do, to perform, to conduct; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.), to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
付ける
tsukeru to attach, to join, to connect, to add, to append, to affix, to stick, to glue, to fasten, to sew on, to apply (ointment), to put against; to furnish (a house with); to wear, to put on
当てる
ateru to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch), to put on, to put against, to hold on, to hold against
落しこむ
otoshikomu to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag)
引当てる
hikiateru to draw (the winning ticket); to apply, to compare, to put (oneself in someone's position)
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