English–Japanese

“go through” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoくぐる (kuguru)

Pronunciation

Romajitsuranuku

Example

トンネルが山を貫いています。to n ne ru ga yama o tsuranu i te i ma su

The tunnel goes through the mountain.

Illustration for 貫く (go through)

How to say “go through” in Japanese

“Go through” in Japanese is 貫く (tsuranuku).

Describes something entering one side of an object or space and continuing to the other side.

Full entry for 貫く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 貫く

矢が厚い盾を貫きました。ya ga atsu i tate o tsuranu ki ma shi ta

The arrow pierced a thick shield.

Tips for using 貫く

  • The verb 貫く (tsuranuku) applies to routes that cross mountains or other obstacles, making it useful in conversations about maps, construction, and travel.

Other Japanese words for “go through”

門をくぐります。mon o ku gu ri ma su

I go through the gate.

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