Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 通字(つうじ) in Japanese

通字
Kana Reading
つうじ
Romaji
tsūji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    distinctive character used in the names of all people belonging to a single clan or lineage


Related Kanji

JLPT 4

6 strokes

character, letter, word, section of village

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: あざ, あざな, -な

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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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