貫く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貫く
1
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate
Examples
光は闇を貫く。
The light penetrates the darkness.
2
to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through
Examples
大きな川がその市を貫いて流れている。
A broad river runs through the city.
3
to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with; to keep (e.g. faith); to maintain (e.g. independence)
Examples
そのキリスト教徒は自分の信念を断固として貫く。
The devout Christian persists in his belief.
Kanji in this Word
貫
11 strokes
Frequency: 1156
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
pierce
8 1/3lbs
penetrate
brace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つらぬ.く
ぬ.く
ぬき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つら
ぬく
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