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What is the Kanji for 'Pass through' and 'Transparent'? | 透

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Pass through' and 'Transparent', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Pass through' and 'Transparent' is 透.

    kanji

    透

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    Reading

    kunyomiす

    su

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    秀Excel, Excellent 辶Walk

    Example Word

    透明: transparent. The Japanese adjectival noun '透明 (とうめい)' means 'transparent'. It is used to describe something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is clear or easily understood. For example: The glass is transparent「ガラスは透明だ」(ガラスはとうめいだ). Her intentions were transparent「彼女の意図は透明だった」(かのじょのいとはとうめいだった). This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in describing clarity and visibility.

    Radical

    辵

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1177

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 透

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    秀

    Meaning

    Excel, Excellent

    radical

    辶

    Meaning

    Walk

Words Using 透

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    透き通る

    Meaning

    Transparent

    word

    透明

    Meaning

    Transparent

    word

    浸透

    Meaning

    Penetration

Kanji Related to 透 Through the Part 辶

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    迫

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    追

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    遊

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    道

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    遍

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    返

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    遜

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    適

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    避

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    逃

    Meaning

    Escape

    kanji

    逓

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    通

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    迭

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    遡

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

    kanji

    途

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    辺

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    連

    Meaning

    Take along

Learn the Kanji 透

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 透 mean?

透 means 'Pass through' and 'Transparent'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.