This is the 5442nd most frequent Japanese word.
あて
"あて" can mean aim, purpose, reliance, or something to depend on.
The word 'あて' here means 'addressed to' as in the intended recipient of something.
この手紙をあてにお願いします。
Please address this letter to the intended recipient.
In this context, 'あて' means 'plan, aim, or intention', referring to having a direction or purpose.
彼にあてがないので困っている。
I am troubled because he has no plan or aim.
Here, 'あて' signifies 'prospect, expectation', used to express hope or possibility.