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を通じて・を通して

Nを通じてNを通して

Meanings

  • through
  • via
  • throughout
  • by means of

About this pattern

Explanation

を通じて/を通して are used to express that something happens or is achieved through a channel, method, or period. They emphasize the process, medium, or means by which something occurs, rather than the result itself. を通じて often sounds a bit more formal or official, especially in written or institutional contexts, while を通して is common in everyday speech. This grammar can refer to a physical route, a media or channel (such as letters, media, or organizations), or a broader span like a period or experience that enables something to happen. It can also imply ongoing or repeated actions during the channel. When the focus is the means or medium, use these phrases to show that effect comes through that conduit.

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Example sentences

長年の協力を通じて、彼は会社の発展に貢献した。

He contributed to the company's development through years of cooperation.

手紙を通じて彼女と連絡を取った。

I got in contact with her through letters.

インターネットを通じて世界中に情報が伝わる。

Information spreads to the whole world via the Internet.

学校を通して地域のイベントを知る機会が増えた。

I learned about local events through the school.

ボランティア活動を通じて多くの友人を得た。

I gained many friends through volunteer activities.

この制度を通じて社会が変わる可能性がある。

There is a possibility that society will change through this system.