とおす | Japanese meaning

通す【とおす】

Frequency rank: 1,285.

Alsoす【とおす】す【とおす】とおす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to stick through; to force through

This meaning refers to physically inserting or forcing an object through something.

He made a small hole in the wall and stuck the cable through.

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

This meaning indicates the action of spreading something evenly over a certain area or thoroughly introducing it into a medium.

The fragrance spread throughout the room.

to make a path between two points

This usage refers to creating a pathway that connects two locations, whether physically or metaphorically.

He made a path through the forest.

to proceed in a logical mannersee also 筋を通す【すじをとおす】

This meaning is used when discussing the process of following logical steps or sequences.

This problem needs a solution that proceeds logically.

to let pass; to allow through

This usage describes the action of permitting someone or something to come through or pass a barrier or point.

She allowed people to pass one by one.

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

This meaning refers to the act of guiding someone into a specified space, often welcoming them.

He showed the guest into the living room.

to go through (a middleman)

This indicates the action of using an intermediary to conduct business or communication.

We signed the contract through an agent.

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

This meaning refers to the act of looking or listening on the other side of a barrier, such as a window or wall.

He looked through the window to see what was happening outside.

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

This refers to the act of officially approving something, like legislation or a candidacy.

The bill was passed in the legislature.

to force to accept; to force agreement

This meaning suggests imposing compliance or acceptance upon someone.

He forced me to accept those conditions.

to continue (in a state); to persist in

This usage expresses the idea of maintaining a certain condition or action over time.

He continued in this state.

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

This indicates doing something comprehensively or in totality without excluding anything.

He checked all the details throughout the project.

to do from beginning to end without a breakin the form とおして…する

This meaning describes completing a task in one uninterrupted session.

He watched the movie from beginning to end.

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

This refers to the act of successfully communicating one's thoughts or information to someone else.

He conveyed his ideas to her.

to do to the end; to carry through; to completeafter the -te form of a verb

This meaning signifies finishing something entirely or ensuring that a task is brought to conclusion.

He completed the work entirely.

Example sentences150 results

Saying they could not support both a wife and an airplane, the two brothers therefore spent their lives as bachelors.

Tatoeba

If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

通す【とおす】

Frequency rank: 1,285.

Alsoす【とおす】す【とおす】とおす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to stick through; to force through

This meaning refers to physically inserting or forcing an object through something.

He made a small hole in the wall and stuck the cable through.

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

This meaning indicates the action of spreading something evenly over a certain area or thoroughly introducing it into a medium.

The fragrance spread throughout the room.

to make a path between two points

This usage refers to creating a pathway that connects two locations, whether physically or metaphorically.

He made a path through the forest.

to proceed in a logical mannersee also 筋を通す【すじをとおす】

This meaning is used when discussing the process of following logical steps or sequences.

This problem needs a solution that proceeds logically.

to let pass; to allow through

This usage describes the action of permitting someone or something to come through or pass a barrier or point.

She allowed people to pass one by one.

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

This meaning refers to the act of guiding someone into a specified space, often welcoming them.

He showed the guest into the living room.

to go through (a middleman)

This indicates the action of using an intermediary to conduct business or communication.

We signed the contract through an agent.

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

This meaning refers to the act of looking or listening on the other side of a barrier, such as a window or wall.

He looked through the window to see what was happening outside.

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

This refers to the act of officially approving something, like legislation or a candidacy.

The bill was passed in the legislature.

to force to accept; to force agreement

This meaning suggests imposing compliance or acceptance upon someone.

He forced me to accept those conditions.

to continue (in a state); to persist in

This usage expresses the idea of maintaining a certain condition or action over time.

He continued in this state.

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

This indicates doing something comprehensively or in totality without excluding anything.

He checked all the details throughout the project.

to do from beginning to end without a breakin the form とおして…する

This meaning describes completing a task in one uninterrupted session.

He watched the movie from beginning to end.

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

This refers to the act of successfully communicating one's thoughts or information to someone else.

He conveyed his ideas to her.

to do to the end; to carry through; to completeafter the -te form of a verb

This meaning signifies finishing something entirely or ensuring that a task is brought to conclusion.

He completed the work entirely.

Example sentences150 results

Saying they could not support both a wife and an airplane, the two brothers therefore spent their lives as bachelors.

Tatoeba

If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

通

N42

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

訓とお.る、とお.り、-とお.り、-どお.り、とお.す、とお.し、-どお.し、かよ.う

音ツウ、ツ

名とん、どうし、どおり、みち

Details

徹

N1常用

意penetrate; clear; pierce; strike home; sit up (all night)

音テツ

名あき、つ、てっ、とおる

Details

透

N1常用

意transparent; permeate; filter; penetrate

訓す.く、す.かす、す.ける、とう.る、とう.す

音トウ

名とおる

Details

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通す【とおす】

Frequency rank: 1,285.

Alsoす【とおす】す【とおす】とおす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to stick through; to force through

This meaning refers to physically inserting or forcing an object through something.

He made a small hole in the wall and stuck the cable through.

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

This meaning indicates the action of spreading something evenly over a certain area or thoroughly introducing it into a medium.

The fragrance spread throughout the room.

to make a path between two points

This usage refers to creating a pathway that connects two locations, whether physically or metaphorically.

He made a path through the forest.

to proceed in a logical mannersee also 筋を通す【すじをとおす】

This meaning is used when discussing the process of following logical steps or sequences.

This problem needs a solution that proceeds logically.

to let pass; to allow through

This usage describes the action of permitting someone or something to come through or pass a barrier or point.

She allowed people to pass one by one.

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

This meaning refers to the act of guiding someone into a specified space, often welcoming them.

He showed the guest into the living room.

to go through (a middleman)

This indicates the action of using an intermediary to conduct business or communication.

We signed the contract through an agent.

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

This meaning refers to the act of looking or listening on the other side of a barrier, such as a window or wall.

He looked through the window to see what was happening outside.

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

This refers to the act of officially approving something, like legislation or a candidacy.

The bill was passed in the legislature.

to force to accept; to force agreement

This meaning suggests imposing compliance or acceptance upon someone.

He forced me to accept those conditions.

to continue (in a state); to persist in

This usage expresses the idea of maintaining a certain condition or action over time.

He continued in this state.

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

This indicates doing something comprehensively or in totality without excluding anything.

He checked all the details throughout the project.

to do from beginning to end without a breakin the form とおして…する

This meaning describes completing a task in one uninterrupted session.

He watched the movie from beginning to end.

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

This refers to the act of successfully communicating one's thoughts or information to someone else.

He conveyed his ideas to her.

to do to the end; to carry through; to completeafter the -te form of a verb

This meaning signifies finishing something entirely or ensuring that a task is brought to conclusion.

He completed the work entirely.

Example sentences150 results

Saying they could not support both a wife and an airplane, the two brothers therefore spent their lives as bachelors.

Tatoeba

If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

通す【とおす】

Frequency rank: 1,285.

Alsoす【とおす】す【とおす】とおす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to stick through; to force through

This meaning refers to physically inserting or forcing an object through something.

He made a small hole in the wall and stuck the cable through.

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

This meaning indicates the action of spreading something evenly over a certain area or thoroughly introducing it into a medium.

The fragrance spread throughout the room.

to make a path between two points

This usage refers to creating a pathway that connects two locations, whether physically or metaphorically.

He made a path through the forest.

to proceed in a logical mannersee also 筋を通す【すじをとおす】

This meaning is used when discussing the process of following logical steps or sequences.

This problem needs a solution that proceeds logically.

to let pass; to allow through

This usage describes the action of permitting someone or something to come through or pass a barrier or point.

She allowed people to pass one by one.

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

This meaning refers to the act of guiding someone into a specified space, often welcoming them.

He showed the guest into the living room.

to go through (a middleman)

This indicates the action of using an intermediary to conduct business or communication.

We signed the contract through an agent.

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

This meaning refers to the act of looking or listening on the other side of a barrier, such as a window or wall.

He looked through the window to see what was happening outside.

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

This refers to the act of officially approving something, like legislation or a candidacy.

The bill was passed in the legislature.

to force to accept; to force agreement

This meaning suggests imposing compliance or acceptance upon someone.

He forced me to accept those conditions.

to continue (in a state); to persist in

This usage expresses the idea of maintaining a certain condition or action over time.

He continued in this state.

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

This indicates doing something comprehensively or in totality without excluding anything.

He checked all the details throughout the project.

to do from beginning to end without a breakin the form とおして…する

This meaning describes completing a task in one uninterrupted session.

He watched the movie from beginning to end.

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

This refers to the act of successfully communicating one's thoughts or information to someone else.

He conveyed his ideas to her.

to do to the end; to carry through; to completeafter the -te form of a verb

This meaning signifies finishing something entirely or ensuring that a task is brought to conclusion.

He completed the work entirely.

Example sentences150 results

Saying they could not support both a wife and an airplane, the two brothers therefore spent their lives as bachelors.

Tatoeba

If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

通

N42

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

訓とお.る、とお.り、-とお.り、-どお.り、とお.す、とお.し、-どお.し、かよ.う

音ツウ、ツ

名とん、どうし、どおり、みち

Details

徹

N1常用

意penetrate; clear; pierce; strike home; sit up (all night)

音テツ

名あき、つ、てっ、とおる

Details

透

N1常用

意transparent; permeate; filter; penetrate

訓す.く、す.かす、す.ける、とう.る、とう.す

音トウ

名とおる

Details