► 副詞
宛ら [さながら] [liter] meaning: as if rank: 3
☆ ラグビーチームは実戦さながらの激しい練習をしている ⇨ The rugby team is having a hard-hitting practice as if it is a real match
► 動詞
宛てる [あてる] meaning: direct rank: 1
☆ 私は彼に宛てて手紙を送った ⇨ I sent him a letter (☛ Direct to a specific person)
宛がう [(3)あてがう] meaning: apply rank: 3
☆ 彼は棒を宛てがえて塀を支えた ⇨ He supported the fence by applying a stick as a prop
☆ 彼の両親は息子に適当な嫁を宛てがおうとした ⇨ His parents tried to choose an appropriate bride to their son (ignoring his feelings and wishes) (☛ Put someone/something that is not truly suitable in a certain position/use for immediate convenience, or as a stopgap)
宛がう [(3)あてがう] meaning: put rank: 3
☆ 彼は彼女の尻に手を宛てがえて彼女を押し上げた ⇨ He put his hands on her butt and pushed her up (☛ Place against)
► 名詞
宛 [あて] meaning: recipient rank: 2
☆ その荷物、誰宛？ ⇨ That package, whom is that for?