Meaning

Primary

Via

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You pass through somewhere for a reason, so you're going via that place.

Reading

けいゆ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You learned this reading for with the kanji, and you learned this reading for with the word 由来. If you need an extra reminder for that one, here's a mnemonic just in case:

If you're going via an unfamiliar place, I recommend you seek out a yurt () to stay in. Wherever it is you're going via, you can't go wrong if you stay in a yurt.

Context

Context Sentences

そのお店なら、大阪経由でも京都経由でも行けますよ。

If you want to go to that restaurant, you can go there via Osaka or Kyoto.

最近はSNS経由でちょこちょこお仕事をもらえるようになってきました。

Recently, I have been getting a little bit of work via social media.

旅館の予約は、インターネット経由で行うのが一番いいと思う。

I think it's best to book your inn via the internet.

Kanji Composition