Meaning of 目を通す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目を通す
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Kana Readingめをとおす
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Romajimewotōsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- to scan; to look over
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Example Sentences
目を通す, めをとおす used in context
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If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.
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I'll look it over after I come back.
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I just want to glance at the paper.
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The editor glanced over the manuscript.
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She ran her eyes over the letter from him.
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She went over the list to see if her name was there.
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Kanji found in this word
traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
On: ツウ, ツ
Kun: とお.る, とお.り, -とお.り, -どお.り, とお.す, とお.し, -どお.し, かよ.う
10 strokes
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
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