Translation of Japanese word "通る" to English
通る
とおる
[tooru]
IPA: /toːɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo go through, to travel through, to transit or lie across a place or from one place to another.
How to use
通る (tooru) — 'to pass through / go along / succeed (exam/request)'. Group 1. 道を通る — pass along a road. 試験を通る — pass a test.
🇬🇧 English
to pass through
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 通る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とおる
Romaji Transcription: tooru
Example Sentences
雨が降って通る道は危険です。
あめがふってとおるみちはきけんです。
The road is dangerous because of the rain.
通る時間は早いです。
とおるじかんははやいです。
The time it takes to pass through is early.
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Common phrases
- 試験を通る— to pass a test
Frequency rank: #409 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "通る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "通る" means "to pass through" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "通る"?▼
The word "通る" is read as "とおる" (tooru). 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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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The road is dangerous because of the rain.".
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