Word details
渡る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渡る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Occ. written as 渉る
to cross over; to go across
Examples
橋は安全です。車でわたれます。
The bridge is safe; you can drive across.
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Occ. written as 亘る or 亙る
to extend; to cover; to range; to span
Examples
この儀式は幾世代にもわたって伝わってきた。
This ceremony has been handed down from generation to generation.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
渡
transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate
12 strokesFrequency 446JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ト
Kun
わた.る-わた.るわた.す
Nanori
おたりわたなわたらわたり
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