[ぶちあたる, buchiataru](v5r) (1) to slam into (e.g. a wall, a limit) (figuratively); to hit; (2) to face (e.g. trouble, a problem); to confront[Add to Longdo]
[いぬもあるけばぼうにあたる, inumoarukebabouniataru](exp) (1) (id) no matter what you attempt, tragedy may befall you; even a dog, if it walks, will bump into a pole; (2) (id) good luck may come unexpectedly[Add to Longdo]
[おもいあたる, omoiataru](v5r, vi) to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of; to strike on; to hit on an answer; to seize the crux of a problem; (P)[Add to Longdo]
[ばちがあたる, bachigaataru](exp, v5r) (1) (uk) to incur divine punishment; to pay for one's sins; (int) (2) You'll pay for that!; What goes around, comes around[Add to Longdo]