該当
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Noun meaning something that corresponds or applies to a specific category or condition. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『該当する』 (gaitou suru, 'to correspond to').
Theme
In a library study group, User and their friend Yamada are working on a research project, discussing which sources correspond to their topic.
該当
がいとう
corresponding / answering to / coming under
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'guy' (sounds like 該当 gai-tou) who always 'answers to' or 'corresponds' to every question perfectly — he's the 'corresponding guy'!
Cultural Note
『該当』 (gaitou) is often used in formal contexts like legal documents, surveys, or classifications to indicate something that 'falls under' a specific category or rule. For example, in a job application, you might see 『該当する項目』 (gaitou suru koumoku, 'corresponding items') to check off.
Forms
Base: 該当Noun meaning something that corresponds or applies to a specific category or condition. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『該当する』 (gaitou suru, 'to correspond to').