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JLPT N1 Advanced

及ぶ

To extend to a scope or degree, match a level, or resort to a specific action.

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Other forms

及ばない plain negative
及びます polite
及びません polite negative
及んだ past
及んで te-form
〜には及ばない common phrase
1 Verb (Intransitive)

To Reach" / "To Extend To

Indicates that a state, action, or influence extends to reach a specific scope, range, time period, or physical area.

Example

その 会議 は 5 時間 に 及んだ 。

The meeting went on for five hours.

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2 Verb (Intransitive)

To Compare With" / "To Match" (Usually Negative)

Expresses the inability to attain a certain level, standard, or degree of ability when compared to something else.

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3 Verb (Intransitive)

There's No Need To..." (in the phrase 〜には及ばない)

Functions as a fixed expression indicating that a specific action is unnecessary or that a situation does not require a certain response.

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4 Verb (Intransitive)

To Resort To" / "To Take Action

Describes the progression to a specific, often drastic or criminal, act or state of being.

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To extend to a scope or degree, match a level, or resort to a specific action.
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