[ひきあてる, hikiateru](v1, vt) (1) to draw (the winning ticket); (2) (See 当てはめる) to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)[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]