及ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 及ぶ
1
to reach; to amount to; to befall; to happen to; to extend; to go on (for, until)
Examples
その地震で広範囲に及ぶ被害がでた。
The earthquake caused widespread damage.
2
to be up to the task; to come up to
Examples
その問題は私の力の及ぶところではなかった。
The problem was beyond my reach.
3
to compare with; to be a match (for)
Examples
彼は父親には及ばない。
He is not equal to his father.
4
to commit (a crime)
Examples
彼は犯行に及んだと信じられていた。
He was believed to have committed the crime.
5
Usu. used in the negative
to require (to do)
Kanji in this Word
及
3 strokes
Frequency: 544
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
reach out
exert
exercise
cause
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
およ.ぶ
およ.び
および
およ.ぼす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おい
の
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