渡る
わたる
wataru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

渡る (わたる (wataru)) means "to cross over". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to cross over

Also : to go across

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Example Sentences

橋を渡って川を越えました。

はしをわたってかわをこえました。

I crossed the river by going over the bridge.

毎日、この道を渡ります。

まいにち、このみちをわたります。

Every day, I cross this street.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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