当とうを得える

expression, ichidan verb

be appropriate; be right; be in order

Used to say that a statement, action, or decision is fitting, reasonable, or hits the mark. Often appears in negative forms like 当を得ない (inappropriate, off the mark).

• 彼かれの指し摘てきは当とうを得えている。

  His point is right on the mark.

• その批ひ判はんは当とうを得えないと思おもう。

  I think that criticism is off the mark.