N2
みとおす (mitoosu)
見通す
to see through, to foresee, to have a clear view
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can be used for literal sight (e.g., seeing through fog) or metaphorical understanding (e.g., foreseeing the future, seeing through a difficult situation). 物理的に何かを貫いて見る場合と、未来や状況を予測・理解する場合の両方に使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
彼はそのプロジェクトの成功を最初から見通していた。
He foresaw the success of that project from the beginning.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "見通す"!
この窓からは、遠くの山まで_______ことができる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「山まで見通す」は、障害なく遠くまで見えるという意味です。
English: To 'see through to the mountains' (山まで見通す) means to be able to see far without obstruction.
English: To 'see through to the mountains' (山まで見通す) means to be able to see far without obstruction.
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