English–Japanese

“reach” in Japanese

Japanese

Also到達 (tōtatsu) · 及ぶ (oyobu) · 至る (itaru) · 達する (tassuru)

Pronunciation

Romajitodoku

Example

その声が届きます。so no koe ga todo ki ma su

The voice reaches me.

Illustration for 届く (reach)

How to say “reach” in Japanese

“Reach” in Japanese is 届く (todoku). 届く can also mean “arrive”.

Describes something successfully making its way to a destination, recipient, or listener.

Full entry for 届く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 届く

手紙が届きます。te gami ga todo ki ma su

The letter arrives.

静かな声では、後ろの人に届きません。shizu ka na koe de wa ushi ro no hito ni todo ki ma se n

A quiet voice does not reach the people in back.

Tips for using 届く

  • Unlike English reach, a letter, sound, or message can be the subject of 届く (todoku) in Japanese.

Other Japanese words for “reach”

来年、目標に到達する予定です。rai nen moku hyō ni tō tatsu su ru yo tei de su

I plan to reach my goal next year.

その音は隣の部屋まで及びます。so no oto wa tonari no heya ma de oyo bi ma su

The sound reaches the room next door.

長い話し合いは結論に至ります。naga i hana shi a i wa ketsu ron ni ita ri ma su

The long discussion reaches a conclusion.

毎日練習して、目標に達します。mai nichi ren shū shi te moku hyō ni tas shi ma su

I practice every day and reach my goal.

Related English words

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