To Pass Through
To Be Understood
intransitive verb, ichidan verb
You have pass through, so this is to pass through.
This word has a bunch of different meanings, and translations will vary depending on context. In short, it's mostly used figuratively to mean that something, like communication, is passing or coming through successfully. Have a look at our common word combinations and context sentences for some example usages!
Like other verbs that end in じる, this actually uses the on'yomi of the kanji, not kun'yomi! You learned that reading with the kanji, so you should be good to go here.
思いが通じる
one's love gets reciprocated, one's wish comes true
意味が通じる
the meaning gets across
話が通じる
to be able to communicate
言葉が通じる
to be able to communicate in the same language
この言い方でも意味は通じるけど、ちょっと不自然かな。
This phrasing still conveys the meaning, but it sounds a bit unnatural.
彼とは、インターネットを通じて知り合いました。
I met him through the Internet.
言葉は通じなくても、心が通じることはあります。
Even if we don't share a common language, our hearts can still connect.
あの人、全然話が通じないんですよ。エイリアンと話してるみたいな感覚になります。
Nothing I say gets through to that person and nothing they say makes sense either; it's like talking to an alien.