宛あてがい

noun

allotment; arrangement; provision

Refers to the act of allocating or providing something, often with a nuance of temporary or provisional arrangement. Commonly used in the phrase あてがい扶持 (あてがいぶち), meaning a stipend or allowance given as a stopgap.

• 彼かれはあてがい扶持ぶちでなんとか暮くらしている。

  He manages to get by on a small allowance.

• この部屋へやはあてがいの宿やどのようなものだ。

  This room is like a temporary lodging provided for me.