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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