Word details
伝わる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伝わる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to circulate; to go around; to be passed around; to become known
2
to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down
Examples
この歌は１０世紀から今日まで伝わったものだ。
This song comes down to us from the tenth century.
3
to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to come
Examples
お茶は中国から伝わった。
Tea was introduced from China.
4
to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to be felt; to come across
Examples
あなたの議論は良く相手に伝わった。
Your argument came across well.
5
to travel (of sound, electricity, etc.); to propagate; to be conducted; to be transmitted
Examples
光は音よりはるかに早く伝わる。
Light travels much faster than sound.
6
to go along; to move along
Examples
涙がほおを伝わり落ちた。
Tears rolled down his cheeks.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
伝
transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition
6 strokesFrequency 416JLPT N2Grade 4
On
デンテン
Kun
つた.わるつた.えるつた.うつだ.う-づた.いつて
Nanori
つたえ
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