及
to reach; attain; and
Kanji 1148
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Learn to talk about exerting influence, as in "Your advice will affect them," "Little did I dream of doing you any harm," and "Hosting the Olympics had various ripple effects." This includes the spread of TV and smartphones. Also discuss what is out of reach: "The problem was beyond my reach," "I can't hold a candle to Susan," and "Nature is beyond human control." Discover the nuance of the conjunction 及び via several signs.
Revision history:
Nov. 27, 2024: p. 2: Re. the last sentence, I slightly improved the translation, changed how I handled 全然無い in the vocab., and added an explanation of と言ってもよい to the vocab.
Aug. 25, 2023: Originally published.
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