及ぶ (およぶ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

及ぶ (およぶ) means to reach / to extend to / to equal.

See example sentences below.

及ぶ at a glance

及ぶ

およぶoyobu

N1verb

to reach / to extend to / to equal

及ぶおよぶoyobuN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to reach / to extend to / to equal

Example 1

被害は全国に及んだ。

Translation

The damage extended nationwide.

Example 2

売上が目標に及ばなかった。

Translation

Sales did not reach the target.