1.
to straddle; to step over
To stand or walk with legs on either side of something, or to step over an obstacle.
柵を跨いで向こう側に行く。
To step over the fence and go to the other side.
自転車に跨ぐ。
To straddle a bicycle.
水たまりを跨いで歩く。
To walk by stepping over puddles.
跨ぐ describes stepping over something or straddling it with legs apart.
CONJUGATION (godan verb):
- 跨ぐ (dictionary form)
- 跨がない (negative)
- 跨いだ (past)
- 跨いで (te-form)
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japanese culture, it is considered rude to step over people or their belongings. The concept of 跨ぐ carries cultural significance regarding respect for others.