通う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 通う
1
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to run between (e.g. bus, train, etc.); to ply between
2
to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to commute; to frequent
Examples
６歳以上の子供は学校に通わなければならない。
Children of six and above should attend school.
3
to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
4
to resemble
Kanji in this Word
通
9 strokes
Frequency: 80
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
traffic
pass through
avenue
commute
counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツウ
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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
— Specialized readings used in names
とん
どうし
どおり
みち
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