NichiDict

通す

N3
とおす
徹す透す
[toosu]
Illustration for 通す

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to stick through; to force through

2.GodanTransitive

to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse

3.GodanTransitive

to make a path between two points

4.GodanTransitive

to proceed in a logical manner

5.GodanTransitive

to let pass; to allow through

6.GodanTransitive

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

7.GodanTransitive

to go through (a middleman)

8.GodanTransitive

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

9.GodanTransitive

to pass (a law, applicant, etc.)

10.GodanTransitive

to force to accept; to force agreement

11.GodanTransitive

to continue (in a state); to persist in

12.GodanTransitive

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

13.GodanTransitive

to do from beginning to end without a break

14.GodanTransitive

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

15.GodanTransitive

to do to the end; to carry through; to complete

Examples

細い針の穴に糸を通すのは難しいです。

It's difficult to thread a needle.

議論の末、彼は自分の意見を通しました

He pushed his opinion through.

彼女は反対意見にも負けずに最後まで自分の主張を通した

She stood firm and pushed her argument through despite opposition.