godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
reach; extend to; amount to
Broad intransitive use for physical reach, temporal extent, or numerical amount. Often used with に or まで.
被害は隣の県にまで及んだ。
The damage extended to the neighboring prefecture.
会議は深夜に及んだ。
The meeting went on until late at night.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
match; compare with; be up to
Used in comparisons, often in negative or conditional forms, to say something does not reach a certain level or standard. Common patterns: ～に及ばない, ～には及ばない.
彼の実力はプロには及ばない。
His ability is no match for a professional's.
この点では、私はあなたに及ばない。
In this respect, I cannot compare with you.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
resort to; go so far as to
Used when someone goes as far as doing something extreme or undesirable, often with nouns like 犯罪 (crime) or 暴力 (violence).
See also: 犯罪に及ぶ
彼はついに暴力に及んだ。
He finally resorted to violence.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
require; be necessary
Almost always used in the negative form には及ばない, meaning 'there is no need to' or 'it is not necessary to'. A polite, slightly formal expression.
See also: には及ばない
わざわざ来るには及びません。
There is no need for you to come all this way.