およ.ぶ
oyobu
JLPT N13 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

及 is the kanji for "Exert / Cause / Exercise". A common reading is およ.ぶ (oyobu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Exert / Cause / Exercise

Also : Exert · Cause · Exercise · Reach Out

Readings

kunおよ.ぶ/ oyobukunおよ.び/ oyobikunおよび/ oyobikunおよ.ぼす/ oyobosuonきゅう/ kyuu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

影響が全世界に及ぶ。

えいきょうがぜんせかいにおよぶ。

The impact extends worldwide.

彼の才能には及ばない。

かれのさいのうにはおよばない。

I cannot match his talent.

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