ひがいとう
noun
not applicable; does not apply
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)非該当(ひがいとう)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)非該当(ひがいとう)だ。
This case does not fall under the regulations.
審査(しんさ)結果(けっか)申請(しんせい)補助金(ほじょきん)対象(たいしょう)非該当(ひがいとう)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 () + 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)判断(はんだん)する: to judge as not applicable
  • 対象(たいしょう)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.