Word details
通
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 通.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
authority; expert; connoisseur; well-informed person
Examples
コーヒー通の人達に結構評判がいいそうです。
I hear that it has quite the reputation with coffee connoisseurs.
2
Counter
counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.
Examples
ここにあなたあての手紙が何通かあります。
Here are some letters for you.
3
Common noun; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; insight
4
Common noun
supernatural powers; magical powers
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
通
traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ツウツ
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
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