What does 当て mean?
当て is a Japanese noun meaning “expectations; depend” in English. It can also be translated as “expectations, something that can be relied upon, snack served with alcoholic drink” depending on context. It is written as 当て in kanji, あて in hiragana, and ate in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あの人達の助力はあてにできないよ。
You can't count on their help.
ここにあなたあての手紙が何通かあります。
Here are some letters for you.