What does 渡る mean?
渡る is a Japanese verb meaning “to cross over, to go across” in English. It can also be translated as “to extend” depending on context. It is written as 渡る in kanji, わたる in hiragana, and wataru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
橋は安全です。車でわたれます。
The bridge is safe, you can drive across.
この儀式は幾世代にもわたって伝わってきた。
This ceremony has been handed down from generation to generation.