Japanese

みとおす
Meaning: to predict; to see through; to foresee
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見通す 見通さない
Polite 見通します 見通しません
Past 見通した 見通さなかった
Polite + Past 見通しました 見通しませんでした
Te-form 見通して 見通さなくて
Potential 見通せる 見通せない
Passive 見通される 見通されない
Causative 見通させる 見通させない
Imperative 見通せ 見通すな

Handwriting

見
通
す

Example sentences

He predicted the economic trends for the next year.
山道は蟠屈しており、先を見通すのが難しい。
The mountain path is winding, making it difficult to see ahead.

Usage Notes

Used when predicting future events or understanding the hidden intentions/realities of a situation.

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