Explanation
Indicates a range or extent; 'over', 'throughout', 'across'.
Formation
Noun + にわたって
Detailed 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.
Examples
Kanojo wa ichinen ni watatte nihongo wo benkyou shimashita.
She studied Japanese for over a year.
Kono purojekuto wa gojukiro ni watatte douro wo kensetsu shimasu.
This project will construct roads across 50 kilometers.
Kare no chosaku wa kazu ooku no kuni ni watatte yomarete iru.
His writings are read throughout numerous countries.
Sono himitsu wa sedai ni watatte tamotsu sareta.
The secret was kept over generations.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.