Translation and Meaning of: 渡る - wataru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 渡る (wataru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: wataru
Kana: わたる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: pass through; to cross
Meaning in English: to cross over;to go across
Definition: Go through rivers, roads, etc.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (渡る) wataru
渡る is a Japanese word meaning "to cross" or "to step over something". The word is composed of two kanji: 渡 (wataru) which means "to cross" and る (ru) which is a suffix that indicates the action of doing something. The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when people used boats to cross rivers and lakes. Over time, 渡る came to be used in a broader sense, referring to any kind of crossing, whether physical or metaphorical. The word is often used in idioms such as 渡りに船 (watarinifune), which means "a boat to cross", i.e. a temporary solution to a problem.How to Write in Japanese - (渡る) wataru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (渡る) wataru:
Verbal conjugation of 渡る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 渡る (wataru)
- 渡る basic form
- 渡り masu shape
- 渡るな negative imperative form
- 渡った past form
Synonyms and Similar - (渡る) wataru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
渡す; 越える; 通る; 横断する
Words containing: 渡る
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Words with the same pronunciation: わたる wataru
Example Sentences - (渡る) wataru
Below are some example sentences:
鉄橋を渡ると風が心地よいです。
Tetsubashi wo wataru to kaze ga kokochi yoi desu
Crossing an iron bridge is pleasant with the wind.
The wind is comfortable when you cross the iron bridge.
- 鉄橋 - iron bridge
- を - object particle
- 渡る - pass through
- と - connecting particle
- 風 - wind
- が - subject particle
- 心地よい - pleasant, comfortable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
海路を渡る。
Kairo wo wataru
Crossing the maritime route.
Cross the maritime road.
- 海路 - path of the sea
- を - direct object particle
- 渡る - pass through
川を渡る
Kawa wo wataru
Cross the river.
cross the river
- 川 - river
- を - particle that indicates the object of the action
- 渡る - pass through
船舶は海を渡る。
Funpaku wa umi wo wataru
Ships cross the sea.
The ship crosses the sea.
- 船舶 - Means "ship" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese, which indicates that the subject of the sentence is "ship".
- 海 - Means "sea" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese, which indicates that "sea" is the direct object of the action.
- 渡る - means "to cross" or "to cross" in Japanese, indicating the action the ship is taking.
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "pass through; to cross" é "(渡る) wataru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
