Word details
及ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 及ぶ.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
及
reach out, exert, exercise, cause
3 strokesFrequency 544JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キュウ
Kun
およ.ぶおよ.びおよびおよ.ぼす
Nanori
おいの
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