Learn to express an extent in time or space.
The rule
にわたって is used to express an extent in time or space. Structure: duration／area＋にわたって. にわたって emphasizes an entire extent, often a substantial one.
Examples
会議は三時間にわたって続きました。
The meeting continued for three hours.
全国にわたって調査を行いました。
We conducted a survey throughout the country.
Remember
- Structure: duration／area＋にわたって
- にわたって emphasizes an entire extent, often a substantial one.