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Wo Tsuujite: Through

Through (means) and throughout (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: Through (means) and throughout (period).
  • Form and connection: [Noun] を通つうじて
  • Nuance in real use: Marks both information channels and the entirety of time.

Form and connection

[Noun] を通つうじて

Core Explanation

Through (means) and throughout (period).

Cultural Note

Marks both information channels and the entirety of time.

Practical examples

We met through a friend.
It is warm throughout the year.
I learned through experience.

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 answerWe met through a friend.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer経験けいけんを通つうじて学まなんだ。 ([Noun] を通つうじて)

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