N2
つらぬく (tsuranuku)
貫く
to pierce, to penetrate, to go through, to stick to (one's beliefs)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
物を突き通す物理的な意味と、信念や方針などを最後まで堅持する抽象的な意味を持つ他動詞です。/ A transitive verb with a physical meaning of piercing/penetrating something, and an abstract meaning of adhering to one's beliefs or policies until the end.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はどんな困難があっても、自分の信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his beliefs no matter how difficult it was.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "貫く"!
そのアーティストは、常に独自のスタイルを_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「スタイルを貫く」は、そのスタイルを変えずに維持し続けるという意味です。
English: 「スタイルを貫く (sutairu o tsuranuku)」 means to maintain one's style without changing it.
English: 「スタイルを貫く (sutairu o tsuranuku)」 means to maintain one's style without changing it.
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