Japanese

へと

へと
Meaning: to; towards
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

へ
と

Example sentences

The ship headed towards the west.
この街道は都へと通じている。
This highway leads to the capital.
山から里へと下りる。
Descend from the mountain to the village.
その道は海岸へと繫がっている
That road leads to the coast.
懸命な努力により、ようやく事態は収束へと向かった。
Thanks to dedicated efforts, the situation finally moved towards a resolution.
味方の軍勢は一気に敵陣へと攻め込んだ。
Our army's forces charged into the enemy camp all at once.
探検隊はジャングルの奥地へと進んだ。
The expedition team advanced into the depths of the jungle.
公園で栗鼠が木から木へと飛び移っていた。
A squirrel was jumping from tree to tree in the park.

Usage Notes

A combination of particles 'he' (direction) and 'to' (destination/result), emphasizing the direction of movement.

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