通用
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 通用
1
Common noun
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; circulation; currency; validity (e.g. of a ticket)
2
to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to apply; to be valid; to pass (for); to do well; to get by
Examples
彼は年の割に若く見えるので、大学生として通用します。
He looks so young for his age that he passes for a college student.
3
Common noun
going in and out; entrance and exit
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
用
5 strokes
Frequency: 107
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
utilize
business
service
use
employ
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もち.いる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たから
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