貫く
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Meanings
- to go through, to pierce, to penetrate
- to run through (e.g. a river through a city), to pass through
- to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.), to carry out, to persist with, to keep (e.g. faith), to maintain (e.g. independence)
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He stuck to his beliefs until the very end.
No matter what difficulties arise, I intend to carry out my original intention.
The river runs through the urban area and flows into the sea.
She maintained her silence over many long years.
Maintaining a neutral stance without yielding to any pressure is considered the foundation of diplomacy.
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