Meaning

Primary

Commute

Alternative

Commuting To Work

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The things you pass through on your way to work are the things you see and run into during your commute.

Reading

つうきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

通勤は時間を浪費するので、私は職場の近くに住む方がいいですね。

Commuting can eat up a lot of time, so I prefer to live near my office.

Kanji Composition