Explore 渡 in journeys across places and in passing an object to someone.
The idea
渡 has 12 strokes; follow the linked diagram. Learn 渡る（わたる）, to cross, and 渡す（わたす）, to hand over, as complete words.
Examples
- 橋を渡って、駅へ行きます。I cross the bridge and go to the station.
- 子どもたちは横断歩道を渡ります。The children cross at the pedestrian crossing.
- 船で川を渡りました。I crossed the river by boat.
- 先生に手紙を渡しました。I handed the letter to the teacher.
- 母は友達に鍵を渡します。My mother gives the key to her friend.
- 冬に鳥が海を渡って来ます。In winter, birds come across the sea.
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Watch out
With 渡る, を can mark the place crossed; with 渡す, を marks the object and に the recipient. Do not confuse their endings.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 渡る in hiragana.
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わたる
渡る is わたる: 橋を渡る means to cross a bridge.
Write the reading of 渡す in hiragana.
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わたす
渡す is わたす: 手紙を渡す means to hand over a letter.
Choose the kanji: 橋を＿る（わたる）［渡／近］.
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渡
渡 completes 渡る; 橋を渡る means to cross a bridge.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Write the reading of 渡る in hiragana.
Write the reading of 渡す in hiragana.
Choose the kanji: 橋を＿る（わたる）［渡／近］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 渡 using the diagram, then make a sentence with each verb.