What is the Kanji for 'Reach' and 'Extend'? | 及

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Reach' and 'Extend', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Reach' and 'Extend' is 及.

kanji

及

Meaning

Reach, Extend

Reading

kunyomiおよ

oyo

onyomiきゅう

kyuu

Parts

ノ乃

Example Word

追及: investigation or pursuit. The Japanese noun '追及 (ついきゅう)' can mean 'pursuit' or 'investigation', depending on the context. When used to mean 'pursuit', it often refers to the act of chasing or striving towards a goal, such as in the pursuit of knowledge or justice. For example: The pursuit of happiness is important「幸福の追及は大切だ」(こうふくのついきゅうはたいせつだ). When used to mean 'investigation', it refers to the process of examining or inquiring into something thoroughly, such as in a legal or scientific context. For example: The investigation into the incident is ongoing「事件の追及は進行中だ」(じけんのついきゅうはしんこうちゅうだ). The word can also imply a sense of accountability or holding someone responsible, as in '追究 (ついきゅう)', which is a related term often used interchangeably.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

540

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 及

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

katakana

ノ

Reading

component

乃

及 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

kanji

吸

Meaning

Inhale, Suck

kanji

級

Meaning

Grade, Rank

kanji

扱

Meaning

Handle

Words Using 及

This kanji is used in 6 words:

word

及び

Meaning

And

word

及ぶ

Meaning

Reach

word

普及

Meaning

Spread, Diffusion

word

及ぼす

Meaning

Exert

word

言及

Meaning

Mention

word

追及

Meaning

Investigation, Pursuit

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What does 及 mean?

及 means 'Reach' and 'Extend'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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