非 該 当

ひがいとう

noun

not applicable; does not apply

formalbusinessabstract

1. not applicable; not corresponding

The state of not falling under a given category, condition, or rule. Common on forms, checklists, and official documents to mark an item that does not apply.

該当(がいとう)しない項目(こうもく)は非該当(ひがいとう)と記入(きにゅう)する。

For items that do not apply, write "not applicable."

今回(こんかい)のケースは規定(きてい)に非該当(ひがいとう)だ。

This case does not fall under the regulations.

審査(しんさ)の結果(けっか)、申請(しんせい)は補助金(ほじょきん)の対象(たいしょう)に非該当(ひがいとう)と判断(はんだん)された。

As a result of the review, the application was judged not eligible for the subsidy.

Formed from the negative prefix 非(ひ) + 該当(がいとう) (falling under; applying). Appears mainly on forms and in administrative or legal writing.

Common collocations

非該当(ひがいとう)とする: to treat as not applicable
非該当(ひがいとう)と判断(はんだん)する: to judge as not applicable
対象(たいしょう)に非該当(ひがいとう): not covered (by the criteria)

Similar words

該当(がいとう): applying; falling under — the affirmative counterpart.
対象外(たいしょうがい): outside the scope; excluded — close in meaning, more common in everyday use.

Related Words

Compare: 対象外(たいしょうがい) (outside the scope)

Compare: 不該当(ふがいとう) (not applicable)

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Added 2026.7.12 6:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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