Translation of Japanese word "通う" to English
通う
かよう
[kayou]
IPA: /kayoɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo exchange substantially; to abate but not abolish completely, a penalty, obligation, or payment in return for a great, single thing or an aggregate; to cash in; to lessen.
How to use
通う (kayou) — 'to commute / attend regularly'. Group 1. 学校に通う — attend school. 通勤する (tsuukin suru) — commute to work.
🇬🇧 English
to commute / attend
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 通う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かよう
Romaji Transcription: kayou
Example Sentences
私は通学するために通うバスを乗ります。
わたしはつうがくするためにかようバスをのります。
I take the bus to commute to school.
通う時間は早いです。
かようじかんははやいです。
The commute time is early.
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Common phrases
- 学校に通う— to attend school
Frequency rank: #408 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "通う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "通う" means "to commute / attend" in English.
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The word "通う" is read as "かよう" (kayou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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