Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 通奏(つうそう) in Japanese

通奏
Kana Reading
つうそう
Romaji
tsūsō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    playing an entire composition without break; continually playing (in the background of a melody)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

play music, speak to a ruler, complete

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: かな.でる

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

On'Yomi: ツウ, ツ

Kun'Yomi: とお.る, とお.り, -とお.り, -どお.り, とお.す, とお.し, -どお.し, かよ.う

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