Meaning

Primary

To Exert

Alternative

To Cause

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

If you have reach, that means you're able to exert a great influence on people. Watch out, though, because it also means you're able to cause great harm.

Reading

およぼす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 及ぶ, so if you know that, you'll be able to read this one too.

Context

Context Sentences

今度の台風は、この辺りの地域にじん大な被害を及ぼす可能性があるみたいですよ。

It seems that this typhoon could cause extensive damage to the area.

子供の視聴者に害を及ぼすような発言はひかえてください。

Please refrain from making statements that are harmful to child viewers.

放射能汚染は人体にどのような影響を及ぼすと考えられているのでしょうか。

What effect do people think radioactive contamination has on the human body?

Kanji Composition