Word details

貫徹

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貫徹.

Dictionary

Entry

貫徹んてつNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #50328
1

accomplishment; realization; attainment; fulfillment; achievement

Examples
初志を貫徹したらどうですか。
Why don't you carry out what you've set out to do?
2

Non-standard usage

penetration; pervasion

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night)

15 strokesFrequency 968JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テツ

Nanori

あきてっとおる

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