through, throughout, via

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates means or duration.

[Noun] + を通じて/を通して

友人を通じて、彼女と知り合った。

Yuujin wo tsuujite, kanojo to shiriatta.

I got to know her through a friend.

一年を通して、日本は四季がある。

Ichinen wo tooshite, nihon wa shiki ga aru.

Throughout the year, Japan has four seasons.

を通じて is slightly more formal.

～にわたって

over, throughout, spanning

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Two meanings - means or duration.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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