Meaning

Primary

To Devote Oneself

Alternatives

To Sink In, To Penetrate

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

If you do penetrate, sure, you can to penetrate. But, if you penetrate something you really get into it, like, you are going to devote oneself.

Reading

てっする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from the one you learned with the kanji. Look out for the shortening on this one.

Context

Context Sentences

ギャンブルに徹する覚悟を決めました。

I am determined to devote myself to gambling.

Kanji Composition