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通
“to pass through / to commute” in Japanese is 通, read tsuu, too, kayo (つう, とお, かよ). 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).
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学校に通う。
がっこうにかよう。Go to school regularly.
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Full details, readings & example
| 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 |
| Example | 通学 (commuting to school) |
How to read 通
通 is read tsuu (つう) or too (とお) or kayo (かよ) depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-28