通 means “pass through, commute”

とおる · tooru

Also: traffic, avenue

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): とおる, とおり, とおす, とおし, かよう
On'yomi (Chinese reading): ツウ, ツ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 10 strokes

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Movement (辶) that reaches through (甬): flowing through without stopping. Japan's 通勤 (tsuukin, commuting) culture is legendary: millions pass through stations like Shinjuku daily. A 通 (tsuu) is also someone who knows a subject deeply, having "passed through" enough experience to become an expert.

Used in 交通 (koutsuu, traffic/transport), 通勤 (tsuukin, commuting), and 通り (toori, street)

通 means “pass through, commute”

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