1.
to have an influence on; to affect; to impact
To exert influence or produce an effect on something or someone. Can refer to both positive and negative effects.
A highly common expression combining 影響 (influence, effect) with 与える (to give). The person or thing being influenced takes the particle に.
Common patterns
Common modifiers
- 大きな影響を与える — to have a big impact
- 悪い影響を与える — to have a bad influence
- 良い影響を与える — to have a good influence
- 深刻な影響を与える — to have a serious impact
Similar words
- 影響する — to influence (more concise but slightly less natural in many contexts)
- 影響を及ぼす — to exert influence (more formal and written)
- 左右する — to sway, to influence decisively
Usage
This is the standard way to say "to affect" or "to influence" in Japanese. The passive form 影響を受ける (to be influenced, to be affected) is its natural counterpart for the receiving side.
Related Words
Related:
影響 (to influence)
Compare:
影響を及ぼす (to exert influence)
Compare:
影響を受ける (to be influenced)