Japanese Conversation · Level 122
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Japanese word
及ぼす
Pronunciation
Romajioyobosu
Meaning
- verbaffect
Example
この薬は体に悪い影響を及ぼします。ko no kusuri wa karada ni waru i ei kyō o oyo bo shi ma su
This medicine negatively affects the body.
More examples
この政策は地域の経済に大きな影響を及ぼします。ko no sei saku wa chi iki no kei zai ni ō ki na ei kyō o oyo bo shi ma su
This policy has a major impact on the local economy.
Core concept
It describes causing an effect by extending a force or influence from one source to another target.
Common phrases
影響を及ぼすei kyō o oyo bo su
affect
悪影響を及ぼすaku ei kyō o oyo bo su
have a negative impact
被害を及ぼすhi gai o oyo bo su
cause damage
Similar words
影響するeikyōsuru: To have an effect on a person, thing, or situation.
与えるataeru: To influence a person, thing, or situation through a particular action or force.
もたらすmotarasu: To cause a particular result or condition to arise.
招くmaneku: To cause an unwanted result or condition to arise.
Definition in Japanese
ある事柄を他のものに作用させ、変化や結果を生じさせる。a ru koto gara o hoka no mo no ni sa yō sa se hen ka ya kek ka o shō ji sa se ru
Word origin
The Japanese verb 及ぼす (oyobosu) comes from 及ぶ (oyobu, "reach") with す (su), an older causative ending that means making something reach a target.
Usage tips
- The English verb affect usually describes an influence, while effect is more often a noun meaning a result, a useful distinction when learning 及ぼす (oyobosu).
Other meanings
- causeverb