Japanese

つうよう
Meaning: to pass for; to be valid; to be accepted
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

通
用

Example sentences

His excuses are no longer accepted here.
そんな甘ったるい考えでは、社会で通用しないよ。
With such a naive way of thinking, you won't make it in society.
そんな言い草は通用しない。
Such an excuse won't be accepted.
付け焼き刃の勉強では試験には通用しない。
A stopgap measure of studying won't work for the exam.

Usage Notes

Used when something is effective, valid, or widely accepted within a certain scope or society.

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