Word Meaning 通す

とおす toosu

通す is read as とおす (toosu) and means to (look, listen) through (a window, wall, etc.).

Meaning

English

  1. to (look, listen) through (a window, wall, etc.)
  2. to convey (one's ideas, etc.) to the other party
  3. to do from beginning to end without a break
  4. to go through (a middleman)
  5. to make a path between two points
  6. to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)
  7. to proceed in a logical manner
  8. to continue (in a state)

Reading

Kana

とおす

Romaji

toosu

Writing Variants

  • 徹す とおす toosu
  • 透す とおす toosu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 12 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Rank 4794 Priority A

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通り

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通行

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通話

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counter for telephone calls of a set duration

通知

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notification (on a smartphone, PC, etc.)

通学

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通る

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通行止め

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closure (of a road)

通う

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通用

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going in and out

通じる

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