ate

Noun

1. aim; object; purpose; end

Noun

2. expectations; prospects; hopes

Noun

3. something that can be relied upon

あのひとたち助力じょりょくはあてにできないよ。
ano hitotachino joryokuwa ateni dekinaiyo.
You can't count on their help.
Noun

4. snack served with alcoholic drink

Kansai Dialect
Suffix

5. pad; guard

Suffix

6. blow; strike

Suffix

7. addressed to

ここにあなたあての手紙てがみなんつうかあります。
kokoni anatāteno tegamiga nantsūka arimasu.
Here are some letters for you.
その手紙てがみわたくしあてた。
sono tegamiwa watashiateni kita
The letter is for me.
Suffix

8. per

Usually Written in Kana
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