通過
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 通過
1
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); transit
Examples
通過する車に気をつけなさい。
Watch out for passing cars.
私達の乗った列車は長いトンネルを通過した。
Our train went through a long tunnel.
2
passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage
Examples
予算案は上院を通過した。
The budget passed the Upper House.
3
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing; getting through (a preliminary round); qualification
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
過
11 strokes
Frequency: 285
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
overdo
exceed
go beyond
error
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.ぎる
す.ごす
あやま.ち
あやま.つ
よぎ.る
よ.ぎる
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