Meaning

Primary

To Stick To

Alternative

To Carry Through

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This is a combination of the words 貫く (to go through) and 通す (to let pass). Literally, it can describe piercing fully through an object. However, 貫き通す is usually used figuratively to mean to stick to something to the very end. Just like piercing an object from one side to the other, 貫き通す implies you push forward no matter what, sticking to your beliefs or determinations all the way.

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