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JLPT N1 Advanced

徹する

To fully commit to a role, stay up all night, or pierce through.

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徹する dictionary form
徹します polite form
徹して te-form
徹した plain past
1 Verb (suru verb)

To Devote Oneself / Stick to a Role

Describes maintaining a consistent attitude or fulfilling a specific role thoroughly without wavering.

Example

今日 は 聞き役 に 徹します ので 、 何 でも 話して ください 。

Today I'll completely stick to being a listener, so please feel free to talk about anything.

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2 Verb (suru verb)

All Through the Night

Indicates continuing an action continuously throughout the night until morning.

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3 Verb (suru verb)

To Pierce / Penetrate

Describes a physical sensation or emotion penetrating deeply into one’s body or mind.

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To fully commit to a role, stay up all night, or pierce through.
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