該 当(がいとう)

がいとう

noun, verb-suru

applicable, corresponding, relevant

1. applicable, corresponding, relevant, falling under

Matching certain conditions, criteria, or categories. Used when something fits or applies to a particular case, rule, or description.

該当(がいとう)する項目(こうもく)を選(えら)んでください。

Please select the applicable item.

該当(がいとう)者(しゃ)にはメールで通知(つうち)します。

Those who qualify will be notified by email.

この条件(じょうけん)に該当(がいとう)する場合(ばあい)は申請(しんせい)が必要(ひつよう)です。

If you fall under these conditions, an application is required.

USAGE:
該当(がいとう) is a formal word commonly found in administrative documents, forms, legal texts, and official instructions. It indicates that something matches or fits certain criteria. The expression 該当(がいとう)なし (not applicable, N/A) is extremely common on forms. It is a homophone of 街灯(がいとう) (street light), which has a completely different meaning.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

該当(がいとう)する: to be applicable, to correspond
該当(がいとう)者(しゃ): person who qualifies, eligible person
該当(がいとう)なし: not applicable (N/A)
該当(がいとう)箇所(かしょ): applicable section/part

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