Japanese

じる

つうじる
Meaning: to be understood; to lead to; to communicate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 通じる 通じない
Polite 通じます 通じません
Past 通じた 通じなかった
Polite + Past 通じました 通じませんでした
Te-form 通じて 通じなくて
Potential 通じられる 通じられない
Passive 通じられる 通じられない
Causative 通じさせる 通じさせない
Imperative 通じろ 通じるな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

My English was understood by the local people.
彼は毎日の勉強を通じて、専門的な知識を身につけた
He acquired specialized knowledge through daily study.
初めての海外旅行で、言葉が通じずに戸惑った。
On my first trip abroad, I was bewildered because the language didn't get through.
そのニュースはインターネットを通じて瞬時に世界中に広まった。
The news spread across the world in an instant via the internet.
子供たちは遊びを通じて、社会のルールを学習していく。
Children learn social rules through play.
この街道は都へと通じている。
This highway leads to the capital.
その政治家は、選挙を通じて国民の審判を仰ぐことにした。
The politician decided to seek the judgment of the people through the election.
彼らは長年の付き合いを通じて親密な関係を築いた。
They built an intimate relationship through many years of association.
彼女は生真面目な性格なので、冗談が通じないことがある。
Since she has a very serious personality, she sometimes doesn't get jokes.
この地域は一年を通じて温暖な気候に恵まれている。
This region is blessed with a mild climate throughout the year.

Usage Notes

Used when a message, language, or feeling successfully reaches someone. It also means a path or line is connected.

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