1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

   to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride

   Usually written using kana alone

   馬の背にまたがり野山を走り回った。

2. to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 股がる【またがる】matagaru