当あて付つけ

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て

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け

Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

Refers to words or actions done out of spite or to indirectly criticize someone. Often used in the phrase 当て付けがましい (passive-aggressive, snide).

彼かれの当あて付つけがましい言いい方かたに腹はらが立たった。
I got angry at his snide way of speaking.
それは私わたしへの当あて付つけですか？
Is that a dig at me?

Kanji

当hit, right, appropriate
付adhere, attach, refer to

Related words

嫌いや味み
嫌味 is a more general term for sarcastic or mean-spirited remarks, while 当て付け specifically implies an indirect, spiteful jab aimed at someone.
皮ひ肉にく
皮肉 is irony or sarcasm, often more intellectual or humorous; 当て付け is more emotionally charged and spiteful.

Word family

当あてつける
do out of spite; make a pointed remark; have a dig at · flaunt affection; show off a relationship

Written forms

当あて付つけ
Standard kanji spelling.
当あてつけ
Common variant with kana for the second element.
当あて付つけ
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.

Etymology

Compound of 当て (ate, 'to direct at') + 付け (tsuke, 'to attach'). Literally 'attaching a direction at someone', implying an indirect, pointed remark or action.