Japanese

わる

つたわる
Meaning: to be transmitted; to be handed down; to be introduced
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 伝わる 伝わらない
Polite 伝わります 伝わりません
Past 伝わった 伝わらなかった
Polite + Past 伝わりました 伝わりませんでした
Te-form 伝わって 伝わらなくて
Potential 伝われる 伝われない
Passive 伝わられる 伝わられない
Causative 伝わらせる 伝わらせない
Causative + Passive 伝わらされる 伝わらされない
Imperative 伝われ 伝わるな

Handwriting

伝
わ
る

Example sentences

His enthusiasm was conveyed to me as well.
この森には古い伝説が伝わっている。
An old legend is handed down in this forest.
言いたいことがうまく伝わらず、もどかしい。
It's frustrating when you can't get across what you want to say.
この家には代々伝わる宝物がある。
In this house, there is a treasure that has been passed down for generations.
手紙の文面から彼の誠実さが伝わってきた。
His sincerity was conveyed through the wording of the letter.
その土地には、古くから伝わる珍しい風習がある。
In that region, there is a rare custom that has been passed down since ancient times.
彼に気持ちがうまく伝わらなくて歯がゆい。
It is frustrating that my feelings don't come across well to him.
この刀は、代々我が家に伝わる家宝です。
This sword is an heirloom that has been passed down in my family for generations.
彼の才能はビンビン伝わる。
His talent comes through strongly.
この家宝は先祖代々伝わっている。
This family treasure has been handed down from generation to generation.

Usage Notes

Used when information, feelings, or traditions move from one person/place to another.

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