Word details
貫く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貫く.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
貫
pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace
11 strokesFrequency 1,156JLPT N1Grade 8
On
カン
Kun
つらぬ.くぬ.くぬき
Nanori
つらぬく
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