を通じて・を通して
Meanings
- through
- via
- throughout
- by means of
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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
He contributed to the company's development through years of cooperation.
I got in contact with her through letters.
Information spreads to the whole world via the Internet.
I learned about local events through the school.
I gained many friends through volunteer activities.
There is a possibility that society will change through this system.
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