あてがう

宛 がう

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to allot, to allocate
    word usually written using kana alone

    • こびへつらうウェイターは最上のテーブルをあてがわれる。なぜなら、そうしたウェイターは、いつもマネージャーや上役のきげんをとるから。
      The obsequious waiter is usually assigned the best table because he always curries favor with his manager and superiors.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to supply with, to furnish
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼に食物をあてがった。
      I provided him with food.

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to fit to, to fasten to, to apply to
    word usually written using kana alone

    • クリスマスの当日になっても、トムの右足には依然としてギブスがあてがわれたままであった。
      On Christmas Day, Tom still had his right leg in plaster.