Word details

筋を通す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 筋を通す.

Dictionary

Entry

筋を通すすじをとおすExpressionGodan verbFreq #38023
1

to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels

Examples
もし要求事をする場合、ここではちゃんと筋を通さないと決して出世はしない。
You'll never get ahead in this place unless you go through the proper channels.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent

12 strokesFrequency 744JLPT N1Grade 6

On

キン

Kun

すじ

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ツウ

Kun

とお.るとお.り-とお.り-どお.りとお.すとお.し-どお.しかよ.う

Nanori

とんどうしどおりみち

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