JLPT N3 grammar

〜から〜にかけてmeaning and usage

Meaning

From A through B

This point is also listed at N2.

How to form it

  • nounからnounにかけて
  • nounからnounにかけてのnoun

How it is used

Marks a rough span of time or area, 'from A through B', without sharp edges; 「〜から〜まで」 gives an exact start and end. Common in weather forecasts and news.

Examples

  1. 昨日の地震は北海道から宮城にかけて揺れが感じられました。

    The tremors from yesterday's earthquake could be felt from Hokkaido to Miyagi.

  2. 今夜から明日の朝にかけて、雪が降るでしょう。

    Snow is expected from tonight through tomorrow morning.

  3. 春から夏にかけて、この公園は花でいっぱいになる。

    From spring into summer, this park is full of flowers.