JLPT N3 Intermediate
通す
To pass something through, guide someone in, or see a plan or action through to completion.
Readings
Other forms
通します polite form
通して te-form
通した past form
〜通す as a suffix
透す alternative kanji for light/liquid
徹す alternative kanji for consistency
1 Transitive Verb
To pass something through
Describes the physical act of making an object or substance penetrate or traverse a space or barrier.
Example
針 に 糸 を 通す の は 難しい 。
It's difficult to pass thread through a needle.
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2 Transitive Verb
To show someone in / To guide
Refers to the act of ushering a guest or customer into a specific room, seat, or area.
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3 Suffix Verb
To do something completely / To stick with
Functions as an auxiliary verb indicating that an action is performed continuously until completion.
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4 Transitive Verb
To get something approved
Describes the active effort to ensure a proposal, document, or request is accepted by an authority.
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