Meaning
〜から〜にかけて indicates a range or span from one point to another in time or space, commonly used when discussing general areas rather than precise endpoints. This pattern is frequently found in news and formal writing. A noun indicating time, location, or space precedes both から and にかけて, creating a sense of continuous flow across the range rather than a fixed endpoint.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | から+名詞+にかけて |
Examples
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関東から九州にかけて
From the Kanto region to Kyushu (spanning across) -
秋から冬にかけて
From autumn to winter (during this period) -
四月から五月にかけて、桜の花が咲くでしょう。
Cherry blossoms will bloom from April to May. -
毎日9時から18時まで仕事をしています。
I work every day from 9 o'clock to 6 o'clock. -
明日は関東から東北にかけて、各地で大雨が降るでしょう。
Tomorrow, from the Kanto region to the Tohoku region, heavy rain is expected to fall in various areas. -
年末から正月にかけて、日本では飛行機も新幹線も帰省ラッシュで大混雑します。
From the end of the year to New Year's, airports and bullet trains in Japan will be crowded with people returning home for the holidays. -
昨日の地震では、九州から沖縄にかけて揺れが感じられました。
In yesterday's earthquake, tremors were felt from Kyushu to Okinawa.
Summary
- Used for expressing a span across time or space without sharp boundaries, unlike から～まで which indicates precise endpoints
- Both nouns must directly indicate time, location, or spatial concepts (not actions or qualities)
- Commonly appears in news, weather forecasts, and formal announcements to describe widespread phenomena