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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 貝freq #1156

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • つらぬ.く
  • ぬ.く
  • ぬき

Mnemonic

Imagine a strong, shining coin (the radical 貝) piercing through heavy layers, bracing itself as it penetrates, weighing exactly 8 1/3 pounds.

About this kanji

The kanji 「貫」 primarily means to pierce or penetrate, and it can also refer to a unit of weight measuring about 8 1/3 pounds. It is often used as a verb in compounds. For instance, 「一貫」 (いっかん) means consistency, while 「貫く」 (つらぬく) means to go through or to penetrate something. Another compound, 「貫通」 (かんつう), refers to passing through, such as a bullet going through an object. This kanji can convey the idea of strength or persistence when used in specific contexts, emphasizing a thorough or resolute action.

Example sentences

  • 彼は信念を貫くべきだ。

    He should uphold his beliefs.

Meanings across languages

English
pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace
Tiếng Việt
đâm thủng
日本語
貫通
한국어
관통
中文
刺穿
id
menembus, 3,75 kg, menembus, penyangga
th
เจาะ, 8.3 ปอนด์, แทรก, ค้ำ
es
perforar, 3,75 kg, penetrar, soporte
fr
percer, 3,75 kg, pénétrer, renfort
de
durchbohren, 3,75 kg, durchdringen, stütze
pt
perfurar, 3,75 kg, penetrar, suporte

Common compounds

  • 一貫いっかんconsistency, coherence, integration
  • 貫くつらぬくto go through, to pierce, to penetrate
  • 貫徹かんてつaccomplishment, realization, attainment
  • 突貫とっかんcharging (at the enemy) with a shout, rush, rushing (an activity)
  • 貫通かんつうpassing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.), going (right) through, penetrating
  • 縦貫じゅうかんrunning through, traversal
  • 貫き通すつらぬきとおすto go through, to pierce, to penetrate
  • 終始一貫しゅうしいっかんconsistently, unchangingly, throughout

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