当てはまる

あてはまる

to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit

JLPT N1 common word Also written 当て嵌まる

Meaning

v5rvi
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)

Example sentences

旅行に出かけるときにも同じ規則が当てはまる。

The same rule applies to going for a journey.
彼の言った事はこの場合にも当てはまる。

What he said also applies in this case.
彼の言ったことは、ある程度、この場合に当てはまる。

What he said applies, to a certain extent, to this case.