貫く
つらぬく
tsuranuku
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
貫く (つらぬく (tsuranuku)) means "to pierce". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to pierce
Also : to go through · to penetrate · to persist in
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Example Sentences
その武士は誇りを貫くために、戦いに身を投じた。
そのぶしはほこりをつらぬくために、たたかいにみをなげじた。
The samurai threw himself into battle to uphold his honor.
彼はこれまで自分の信念を貫いてきた。
かれはこれまでじぶんのしんねんをつらぬいてきた。
He has persevered in his beliefs up to now.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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