～にわたって JLPT N2 Formal
〜ni watatte
Indicates a range or extent; 'over', 'throughout', 'across'.
Formal "over/across (a range)" - typically time or scope.
Formation
Noun + にわたって
Explanation
The ～にわたって grammar point is used to express a range or extent of a particular action, event, or situation. It can be translated as 'over', 'throughout', or 'across' in English. This structure can be used with various types of words such as time, distance, and quantity.
Example sentences
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She studied Japanese for over a year.
Kanojo wa ichinen ni watatte nihongo wo benkyou shimashita.
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This project will construct roads across 50 kilometers.
Kono purojekuto wa gojukiro ni watatte douro wo kensetsu shimasu.
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His writings are read throughout numerous countries.
Kare no chosaku wa kazu ooku no kuni ni watatte yomarete iru.
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The secret was kept over generations.
Sono himitsu wa sedai ni watatte tamotsu sareta.