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つらぬ 貫く
Common word JLPT N1 Wanikani level 52 Show inflections Links
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
1. to go through; to pierce; to penetrate​
  • ひかり光
  • は
  • やみ闇
  • を
  • つらぬ貫く
    • 。
The light penetrates the darkness.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
2. to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through​
  • おお大きな
  • かわ川
  • が
  • その
  • し市
  • を
  • つらぬ貫いて
  • ながれ流れている
    • 。
A broad river runs through the city.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
3. to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with; to keep (e.g. faith); to maintain (e.g. independence)​
  • その
  • キリストきょうとキリスト教徒
  • は
  • じぶん自分
  • の
  • しんねん信念
  • を
  • だんこ断固として
  • つらぬ貫く
    • 。
The devout Christian persists in his belief.

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