通る
tōru[to̞ːɾɯ̟]
toru is the Japanese verb meaning to pass through a place or move along a path.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense of the verb is 通った (tōtta).
How do you pronounce it?
tōru
Did you know?
- Japanese has several verbs pronounced as toru that use different kanji, such as 取る for 'to take' or 撮る for 'to photograph'.
- The phrase tōru can be used to describe a 'hit' or 'effective' punch in martial arts like karate, meaning the strike 'passed through' the target.
- The expression tōru is used in Japanese logic to say an argument 'holds water' or 'makes sense', as if the logic flows through without blockage.
Examples in context
- この道を通る。Kono michi o tooru.I will go through this road.
- 地下鉄がトンネルを通る。Chikatetsu ga tonneru o tooru.The subway passes through a tunnel.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are discussing the best way to get to the station.
- 健太 Kenta駅までどの道を通る？eki made dono michi o tooru?Which road should we take to the station?
- 結衣 Yui公園の中を通るのがいいよ。kouen no naka o tooru no ga ii yo.It's best to go through the park.
- 健太 Kentaあっちの道は混んでるかな。acchi no michi wa konderu kana.I wonder if that other road is crowded.
- 結衣 Yuiうん、だから公園を通ろう。un, dakara kouen o toorou.Yeah, so let's go through the park.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 通る, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
