渡る

渡る

"渡る" means "to cross" or "to go across."

In this sentence, 渡る (to cross) is used to indicate the action of moving over a bridge from one side to the other.

橋を渡る。

I cross the bridge.

Here, 渡る is used to describe the action of spending or moving through a season, such as winter.

冬を渡る鳥が南へ向かう。

The birds that pass through the winter head south.

In this case, 渡る metaphorically represents embarking on or transitioning into a new stage or journey in life.

困難を乗り越えて新しい人生を渡る。

After overcoming difficulties, I venture into a new phase of life.