What does 及ぶ mean?
及ぶ is a Japanese verb meaning “to reach, to extend” in English. It can also be translated as “to be up to the task, to compare with, to resort (to an act)” depending on context. It is written as 及ぶ in kanji, およぶ in hiragana, and oyobu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その地震で広範囲に及ぶ被害がでた。
The earthquake caused widespread damage.
その問題は私の力の及ぶところではなかった。
The problem was beyond my reach.
彼は父親には及ばない。
He is not equal to his father.