Word details

通す

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

Dictionary

Entry

通す徹す透すおすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #1270
1

to stick through; to force through

Examples
その子はどうしても自分のわがままを通そうとしている。
The boy will have his own way.
2

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

3

to make a path between two points

4

to proceed in a logical manner

5

to let pass; to allow through

6

to lead (someone) into (a house, room, etc.); to show in

7

to go through (a middleman)

8

to (look, listen) through (a window, wall, etc.)

9

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

Examples
参議院はどんな改正案も通さなくても構わないようです。
The Upper House seems bent on defeating any reform bills.
10

to force to accept; to force agreement

11

to continue (in a state); to persist in

12

to do to the entirety of; to cover all of; to span the whole ...

13

In the form とおして…する

to do from beginning to end without a break

14

to convey (one's ideas, etc.) to the other party

15

After the -te form of a verb

to do to the end; to carry through; to complete

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ツウ

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

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

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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