Vocab Info
N1 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Counter
通connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
Dictionary Definition
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1.
authority, expert, connoisseur, well-informed person
Counter
2.
counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.
Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3.
understanding (esp. of male-female relations), tact, insight
Noun
4.
supernatural powers, magical powers
All Forms
通 【つう】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
つ
う
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芝居の通は芝居の見方を心得ている。
A connoisseur of theater knows how to appreciate a play. {connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.}
上司の通な計らいに心を奪われてしまった。
I was completely captivated by my boss's savvy and connoisseur-like manipulation. {connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.}
通を利かすことができる人は男女関係なく好かれます。
People who can act as an authority are liked regardless of their gender. {connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.}
職場に着くや否や後輩から報告書の写しを二通受け取った。
As soon as I arrived at work, I received two copies of the report from my junior, using the counter for letters, notes, documents, etc. {connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.}
相撲の通たる者、相撲のルールや作法をきちんと心得ておくべきだ。
Those who are connoisseurs of sumo wrestling should properly understand the rules and etiquette of sumo. {connoisseur, authority, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.}
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