わたる

渡 る

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to cross over, to go across
    occ. written as 渉る

    • 橋は安全です。車でわたれます。
      The bridge is safe; you can drive across.

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to extend, to cover, to range, to span
    occ. written as 亘る or 亙る
    word usually written using kana alone

    • この儀式は幾世代にもわたって伝わってきた。
      This ceremony has been handed down from generation to generation.