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通

通 — traffic, pass through, avenue

Learn the correct stroke order for 通 (traffic), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 210 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ツウtsuu、ツtsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とお.るtooru、とお.りtoori、-とお.りtoori、-どお.りdoori、とお.すtoosu、とお.しtooshi、-どお.しdooshi、かよ.うkayou
Strokes10
Radical辵
Frequency#80
Meaningstraffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一通いっつうone copy (of a document); one letternoun
開通かいつうopening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning servicesnoun
貫通かんつうpassing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetratingnoun
共通きょうつうcommon; shared; mutualnoun
交通こうつうtraffic; transportationnoun
精通せいつうbeing well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 通 (traffic) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 通 is #80, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一通いっつう — one copy (of a document); one letter
開通かいつう — opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services
貫通かんつう — passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs込crowded迅swift近near迎welcome返return述mention迫urge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 通 have?

The kanji 通 (traffic) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 通?

通 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 通 mean?

通 means: traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.. On'yomi readings: ツウ, ツ. Kun'yomi readings: とお.る, とお.り, -とお.り, -どお.り, とお.す, とお.し, -どお.し, かよ.う.

What JLPT level is 通?

通 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.