Japanese Conversation · Level 131
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Japanese word
達する
Pronunciation
Romajitassuru
Meaning
- verbreach
Example
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.
More examples
春になると、日光が部屋の奥まで達します。haru ni na ru to nik kō ga heya no oku ma de tas shi ma su
In spring, sunlight reaches deep into the room.
Core concept
It presents a target or limit as a point that progress finally reaches.
Common phrases
目標に達するmoku hyō ni tas su ru
reach a goal
目的地に達するmoku teki chi ni tas su ru
reach a destination
一定の水準に達するit tei no sui jun ni tas su ru
reach a certain level
Similar words
届くtodoku: To reach a person, place, or destination, often by arriving or being delivered.
Definition in Japanese
進んだ結果、目標や一定の水準に届くこと。susu n da kek ka moku hyō ya it tei no sui jun ni todo ku ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese verb 達する (tassuru) is formed from 達 (tatsu, "reach") and する (suru, "do"), and the sounds combine to produce tassuru.
Usage tips
- Japanese often uses 達する (tassuru) with abstract milestones such as 年齢 (nenrei, "age") and 水準 (suijun, "level"), giving the verb a formal tone.