及ぼす

およぼす

to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm)

JLPT N3 common word

Meaning

v5svt
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend; to have an effect (on)

Example sentences

彼は彼の周りの人々に大きな影響を及ぼした。

He had great influence on those around him.
彼は自分の生命の危険を及ぼすほどの馬鹿ではない。

He isn't such a fool as to risk his life.
増税がわれわれの生活にかなりの影響を及ぼした。

The tax increases affected our lives greatly.