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通
通 (readings: つう, とお, かよ; Japanese kanji) means “to pass through / to commute”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 通学 (commuting to school).
What does 通 mean?
| Kanji | 通 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pass through / to commute |
| Readings | つう, とお, かよ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 通
通 is read つう or とお or かよ depending on the word.
Example words with 通
| Example | 通学 (commuting to school) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14