Meaning

Primary

To Follow

Alternatives

To Stick With, To Stick To, To Go Through

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This is a combination of the words 貫く meaning "To Go Through" and 通す meaning "To Let Pass." So when you're trying to go through an area and also let someone pass with you, you start to follow them. Not intentionally, but you're both trying to go through at the same time so you decide to stick with them.

Reading

つらぬきとおす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a combination of two words you already know, so you should already know this too!

Context

Context Sentences

彼は最後まで自分の信念を貫き通しました。

He stuck to his beliefs until the end.

Kanji Composition