N2
さかのぼる (sakanoboru)
遡る
to go back (in time, upstream, to the source)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used when tracing origins, history, or going against a current (literally or figuratively). Implies moving against the normal flow.
📝 Example Sentences
歴史を遡ると、この町の起源は古代にまで行き着く。
Tracing back through history, the origin of this town goes back to ancient times.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遡る"!
この川は源流まで_______ことができる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 川の流れに逆らって上流に行くことを「遡る」と言います。
English: Going upstream against the flow of a river is called 「遡る」 (sakanoboru).
English: Going upstream against the flow of a river is called 「遡る」 (sakanoboru).
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