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及
reach · extend · affect · and
N1On: きゅうKun: およぶ、およぼす、および
Memory Aid
The kanji 及 clearly depicts a hand reaching out to something just slightly beyond its grasp. It represents the action of 'reaching' or 'extending' to touch or influence.
'KYU' — Imagine you're trying to 'catch you' (kyu) by reaching out to someone or something. It's about 'reaching' for a 'CUE' to start an action or extend an effort.
Vocabulary
普及ふきゅうdiffusion, spread
及ぶおよぶto reach, extend, amount to
及ぼすおよぼすto exert, cause, exercise (an influence)
及びおよびand, as well as (conjunction)
追及ついきゅうpursuit, investigation, pressing a question
Example Sentences
彼の才能は世界レベルに及ぶ。
His talent reaches world-class level.
この薬は人体に良い影響を及ぼす。
This medicine has a good effect on the human body.
スマートフォンの普及率は非常に高い。
The smartphone penetration rate is very high.
報告書には、結果、考察、及び結論が含まれる。
The report includes results, discussion, and conclusions.