corresponds to, is equivalent to

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Explanation

Indicates equivalence or relationship.

[Noun] + にあたる

彼は私の祖父にあたる人です。

Kare wa watashi no sofu ni ataru hito desu.

He is a person who corresponds to my grandfather.

1ドルは約150円にあたる。

Ichidoru wa yaku hyakugojuu en ni ataru.

One dollar is equivalent to about 150 yen.

Different from 当たって (timing).

～に沿って

along, in accordance with

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common for family relations and conversions.

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