渡す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渡す
1
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to traverse
Examples
走者がリレーでバトンを渡さなければなりません。
A runner must pass the baton in a relay race.
わたしを向こう側へわたしてください。
Please take me over to the other side.
2
to lay across; to build across
3
to hand over; to hand in; to pass; to give; to transfer
Examples
それじゃあこのメモを渡してください。緊急です。
Then, please give him this note. This is urgent.
Kanji in this Word
渡
12 strokes
Frequency: 446
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
transit
ford
ferry
cross
import
deliver
diameter
migrate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わた.る
-わた.る
わた.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
たり
わたな
わたら
わたり
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