Japanese symbol for “exert”
及ぼす
およぼす
Romaji: oyobosu
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm)
In Japanese, exert is 及ぼす, read およぼす (oyobosu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “exert”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 払う | はらう harau | to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exert |
| 振るう | ふるう furuu | to swing; to wield (physically); to exert |
| 働かせる | はたらかせる hatarakaseru | to use; to apply; to exert |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 普及 | ふきゅう fukyuu | diffusion; spread; popularization |
| 追及 | ついきゅう tsuikyuu | investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing |
| 及ぶ | およぶ oyobu | to reach; to amount to; to befall |
| 及び | および oyobi | and; as well as |
| 言及 | げんきゅう genkyuu | reference; allusion |
See also: Chinese symbol for “exert”.
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