Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Expresses long time periods or wide scope.
- Form and connection: [Noun] にわたって
- Nuance in real use: Adds spatial breadth and temporal depth to descriptions.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Expresses long time periods or wide scope.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] にわたってShow answer
It was a meeting lasting three hours.Show answer
全分野ぜんぶんやにわたって研究けんきゅうが進すすんでいる。 ([Noun] にわたって)Continue learning
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