What does 遡る mean?
遡る is a Japanese verb meaning “to go back, to date back; ascend” in English. It can also be translated as “to go back (to the past or origin)” depending on context. It is written as 遡る in kanji, さかのぼる in hiragana, and sakanoboru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
鮭は川をさかのぼって砂に産卵する。
Salmon go up the river and lay their eggs in the sand.
その教会は１１７３年までさかのぼる。
The church dates back to 1173.