Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Span, extend across, range

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Kanji Story

Imagine a long road or bridge that spans across a vast distance. This kanji represents the idea of something extending or reaching over a range of space or time.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '亘' is not as frequently tested in the JLPT as other characters, but it is still important to be familiar with its meaning and readings for the N1 level. It may appear in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.

Example Sentences

• その橋は川を亘っています。

  That bridge spans across the river.

  そのはしはかわをわたっています。

  sono hashi wa kawa o watatteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の影響が私たちの未来に亘る。

  His influence extends to our future.

  かれのえいきょうがわたしたちのみらいにわたる。

  kare no eikyou ga watashitachi no mirai ni wataru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は駅まで亘る道を毎日歩きます。

  He walks the road that extends to the station every day.

  かれはえきまでわたるみちをまいにちあるきます。

  kare wa eki made wataru michi o mainichi arukimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '亘' is a less frequently used character, but it is important to understand its meaning and readings for the N1 level of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to the kunyomi readings 'wataru' and 'matataku', which have different contexts and meanings.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order for better recognition in the JLPT exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '亘' is not commonly used in personal names, but it may appear in compound words related to vastness or extension.