Japanese symbol for “adapt”
当てはめる
あてはめる
Romaji: atehameru
to apply; to adapt
In Japanese, adapt is 当てはめる, read あてはめる (atehameru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vt to apply; to adapt
Written forms: 当てはめる、当て嵌める. Readings: あてはめる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “adapt”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アダプト | アダプト adaputo | to adapt |
| 作り変える | つくりかえる tsukurikaeru | to remake; to remold; to remould |
| 書き改める | かきあらためる kakiaratameru | to rewrite; to adapt (e.g. a novel) |
| 馴染ませる | なじませる najimaseru | to make (something or someone) used to (an environment, etc.); to adapt; to acclimatize |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 本当 | ほんとう hontou | truth; reality; actuality |
| 当時 | とうじ touji | at that time; in those days |
| 担当 | たんとう tantou | being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.) |
| 当然 | とうぜん touzen | natural; right; proper |
| 相当 | そうとう soutou | corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to |
| 当選 | とうせん tousen | being elected |
See also: Chinese symbol for “adapt”.
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