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～wo Tsuujite: Through / Throughout

Learn wo tsuujite for "through (a medium)" and "throughout (a period)." This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn wo tsuujite for "through (a medium)" and "throughout (a period)."
  • Form and connection: [Noun] を通つうじて
  • Nuance in real use: を通じて is both a spatial bridge and a temporal tunnel — it helps you reach your target through a medium, or span an entire time period. In Japanese business and academic language, this word is everywhere.

Form and connection

[Noun] を通つうじて

Core Explanation

Learn wo tsuujite for "through (a medium)" and "throughout (a period)."

Cultural Note

を通じて is both a spatial bridge and a temporal tunnel — it helps you reach your target through a medium, or span an entire time period. In Japanese business and academic language, this word is everywhere.

Practical examples

I get information through the internet.
The climate is warm throughout the year.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun] を通つうじて
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerI get information through the internet.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer一年いちねんを通つうじて暖あたたかい気候きこうだ。 ([Noun] を通つうじて)

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