To Be Transparent
To Be Clear, To Be Translucent
intransitive verb, godan verb
Something that is transparent enough for things (like light) to pass through is going to be transparent. In other words, it's going to be clear or to be translucent.
Unlike 透ける, which just focuses on something being "see-through," 透き通る describes something as having a remarkably clear, transparent, or translucent quality. While it's commonly used for things like glass and water, you may also see it used to describe someone's voice or a cloudless sky as a way of poetically emphasizing their beautifully clear or pure quality.
The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.
水が透き通る
the water is crystal clear
ガラスが透き通る
the glass is transparent
玉ねぎが透き通る
onions become translucent
声が透き通る
a voice is beautifully clear
空気が透き通る
the air is crisp and clean
彼女の手は透き通るほど白かった。
Her hand was so white it was almost transparent.
玉ねぎが透き通ってきたら肉を入れてください。
Once the onions become transparent, add the meat.
湖の水は底まで透き通っていて、とてもきれいだった。
The lake water was crystal clear all the way to the bottom, and it was very beautiful.
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