及ぶ
N1およぶ
[oyobu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to reach; to amount to; to befall; to happen to; to extend; to go on (for, until)
2.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to be up to the task; to come up to
3.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to compare with; to be a match (for)
4.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to commit (a crime)
5.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to require (to do)
Example Sentences
被害は広範囲に及んで復興には時間がかかりそうだ。
Damage extends over a wide area and recovery seems to take time.
議論は深夜に及ぶまで続いたが結論は出なかった。
Discussions continued until late at night but no conclusion was reached.
台風の被害は三つの県に及んだ。
The typhoon damage extended to three prefectures.