English–Japanese
“pass through” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitōru
Example
トンネルを通ります。to n ne ru o tō ri ma su
I pass through the tunnel.
How to say “pass through” in Japanese
“Pass through” in Japanese is 通る (tōru). 通る can also mean “go along”.
Describes moving along a route or crossing a space so that one continues beyond a point.
Example sentences with 通る
毎朝この道を通ります。mai asa ko no michi o tō ri ma su
I go along this road every morning.
帰りに、いつもの道を通ります。kae ri ni i tsu mo no michi o tō ri ma su
I go along my usual route on the way home.
Tips for using 通る
- The particle を (o) can mark the route or space crossed with 通る (tōru), as in トンネルを通る (tonneru o tōru), a pattern that differs from its usual object-marking role.