及ぶ

およぶ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To reach or amount to; to extend to or last until (a certain point or amount).

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

被害は千万円に及んだ。

The damage amounted to ten million yen.

会議は夜遅くまで及んだ。

The meeting went on until late at night.

その影響は全国に及んでいる。

That influence extends across the country.

2

To be up to the task; to be capable of handling something.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の力量はこの仕事に及ぶ。

His abilities are sufficient for this job.

新人が先輩に及ぶにはまだ時間がかかる。

It will take time for the newcomer to match the senior's level.

3

To compare with; to be a match for something or someone.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の演奏はプロに及ぶ腕前だ。

His performance is on par with a professional's skill.

4

To commit (a crime); to go so far as to engage in wrongdoing.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼は不正に手を染め、ついに犯罪に及んだ。

He became involved in wrongdoing and eventually committed a crime.

5

To need (to do); often used in negative constructions meaning 'there is no need to...'.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

そんなに謝るには及ばないよ。

There's no need to apologize so much.

準備はこれで十分だから、これ以上心配に及ばない。

The preparations are sufficient, so there's no need to worry further.

Word Relationships

Derivations
Masu-Form及びます
Nai-Form及ばない
Ta-Form及んだ
Te-Form及んで
Ba-Form及べば
Volitional Form及ぼう
Imperative Form及べ
Potential Form及べる
Passive Form及ばれる
Causative Form及ばせる
Causative Passive Form及ばせられる