Vocab Info

N5 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

渡(わた)るto cross over, to go across

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to cross over, to go across

        usu. 渡る or 渉る
      2. 2.

        to extend, to cover, to range, to span

        Usually written using kana alone, orig. 亘る or 亙る, now commonly 渡る,

    All Forms

    渡る 【わたる】、亘る 【わたる】、渉る 【わたる】、亙る 【わたる】、弥る 【わたる】

    Details

      • わ

      • た

      • る

    • Frequency

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    Examples

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    • 船(ふね)で川(かわ)を渡(わた)る。

      I will cross the river by boat.

      • N5
    • 上手(うま)く世(よ)の中(なか)を渡(わた)る。

      He navigates the world skillfully.

      • N5
    • 姉(あね)が海外(かいがい)へ渡(わた)ったのは五(ご)年(ねん)前(まえ)だ。

      It was five years ago that my sister went abroad.

      • N5
    • 看板(かんばん):「危険(きけん)!この橋(はし)を渡(わた)るな!」

      Poster: 'Danger! Do not cross this bridge!'

      • N5
    • 先生(せんせい)が子(こ)どもたちに:「道路(どうろ)を渡(わた)るときは手(て)をあげましょう。」

      Teacher to children: 'Let's raise your hand when you cross the street.'

      • N4
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