該当する

• Reading: がいとうする
• Romaji: gaitō suru
• Kanji breakdown: 該 (gai) — to apply, include; 当 (tō) — to correspond, hit the mark
• Pronunciation: /ɡa.i.toː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To correspond to; to fall under; to apply to. Used when something matches criteria or fits a category.

A する verb (Group 3). Formal and frequently used in official, legal, and academic contexts. Common patterns: Aに該当する (to fall under A), 該当する項目 (applicable item), 該当者 (person who qualifies). Neutral and objective in tone.

Examples

1. この条件に該当する人は申請してください。 Anyone who meets these criteria, please submit an application.
2. 彼の行為は法律違反に該当する可能性がある。 His actions may constitute a violation of the law.
3. 該当する項目にチェックを入れてください。 Please check the applicable items.

Usage Guide

Context: forms, legal, administrative

Tone: objective

Origin & History

From Chinese 該當. 該 means 'to include/apply' and 當 (当) means 'to match/correspond.' Together: to match the applicable criteria.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional