Meaning

Primary

To Pass Through

Alternative

To Be Understood

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

You have pass through, so this is to pass through.

This word has a bunch of different meanings, and translations will vary depending on context. In short, it's mostly used figuratively to mean that something, like communication, is passing or coming through successfully. Have a look at our common word combinations and context sentences for some example usages!

Reading

つうじる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Like other verbs that end in じる, this actually uses the on'yomi of the kanji, not kun'yomi! You learned that reading with the kanji, so you should be good to go here.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 言葉が通じる

    to be able to communicate in the same language

    話が通じる

    to be able to communicate

    意味が通じる

    the meaning gets across

    思いが通じる

    one's love gets reciprocated, one's wish comes true

Context Sentences

この言い方でも意味は通じるけど、ちょっと不自然かな。

This phrasing still conveys the meaning, but it sounds a bit unnatural.

彼とは、インターネットを通じて知り合いました。

I met him through the Internet.

言葉は通じなくても、心が通じることはあります。

Even if we don't share a common language, our hearts can still connect.

あの人、全然話が通じないんですよ。エイリアンと話してるみたいな感覚になります。

Nothing I say gets through to that person and nothing they say makes sense either; it's like talking to an alien.

Kanji Composition