Word details
見通す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見通す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see through
2
to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to see through (e.g. someone's plans)
Examples
私は彼女の考えを見通した。
I read anger in her face.
3
to foresee; to predict; to forecast; to anticipate
Examples
彼女の先を見通す力が社の課題表明文書をまとめるうえで役立った。
Her futuristic vision helped shape the company's mission statement.
4
to watch from start to finish
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
見
see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
7 strokesFrequency 22JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ケン
Kun
み.るみ.えるみ.せる
通
traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ツウツ
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
透
transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate
9 strokesFrequency 1,035JLPT N1Grade 8
On
トウ
Kun
す.くす.かすす.けるとう.るとう.す
Nanori
とおる
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