及
及·reach, extend to
- On-yomi
- キュウ
- Kun-yomi
- およ(ぶ)およ(び)およ(ぼす)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 及ぶ | およぶ | to reach, to extend to |
| 及ぼす | およぼす | to exert (influence) on, to cause |
| 普及 | ふきゅう | spread, widespread adoption |
| 及び | および | and, as well as (written style) |
Example sentences
被害は町全体に及んだ。
ひがいはまちぜんたいにおよんだ。
The damage extended to the whole town.
台風は農業に大きな影響を及ぼした。
たいふうはのうぎょうにおおきなえいきょうをおよぼした。
The typhoon had a big effect on agriculture.
氏名及び住所を書いてください。
しめいおよびじゅうしょをかいてください。
Please write your name and address.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 普及 as ふきょう — it is ふきゅう
- Using 及び in conversation; it belongs to written and formal Japanese, where speech would use と or や
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand stretched out from behind, just catching the person ahead — it finally reaches them.
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