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見通す

みとおす

Readings

みとおす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see through
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to see through (e.g. someone's plans)
  3. 3.
    v5s, vtto foresee; to predict; to forecast; to anticipate
  4. 4.
    v5s, vtto watch from start to finish

Kanji breakdown

見
N27 strokesGrade 1
通
N310 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

私は彼女の考えを見通した。

I read anger in her face.

彼女の先を見通す力が社の課題表明文書をまとめるうえで役立った。

Her futuristic vision helped shape the company's mission statement.

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見通すみとおす

to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate

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