を通じて
Through / Throughout
wotsuujite
TypeCompound
JLPT Leveln2
Summary
Indicates a medium, channel, period, or means: 'through', 'throughout', 'via' something.
Usage Rules
- •Through (medium): via, by means of
- •Throughout (time): over a period
- •〜を通じて = through the medium of X
- •Similar to を通して but を通じて is more abstract
- •Can refer to time spans
- •Formal/semi-formal register
Example Sentences
友人をつうじてしりあった。
We met through a mutual friend.
インターネットをつうじてじょうほうをえる。
I get information through the internet.
一生をつうじてべんきょうをつづけたい。
I want to keep studying throughout my life.
このけんはかいしゃをつうじてれんらくします。
I'll contact you through the company.
テレビをつうじてはっぴょうされた。
It was announced through television.
Common Mistake
Confusing を通じて (abstract medium) with を通して (physical medium or direct interaction).