Vocabulary

What does 及ぼす (およぼす, oyobosu) mean?

及ぼす (およぼす, oyobosu) means to cause, to exert (an effect on).

Quick facts
Readingおよぼす
Romajioyobosu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
およぼす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonoyobosu

to cause, to exert (an effect on)

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage)

Example sentences

  • Cigarettes cause harm to the body.

  • Weather has an effect on agriculture.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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