Definition and meaning of 通り - とおり in Japanese
とおり通り
toori
N4
1.passage, street
Noun
この通りはにぎやかですね。
This street is lively, isn't it?とおりかかる通り掛かる
toorikakaru
N4
1.happen to pass by
godan ~る verb / transitive / intransitive verb
その店を通り掛かったらバーゲンをやっていた。
When I happened to pass the shop they were having a sale.とおりすぎる通り過ぎる
toorisugiru
N4
1.go past, pass
ichidan verb / intransitive verb
うっかり目的地を通り過ぎた。
I inadvertently missed my destination.とおり通り
toori
N4
1.a path for vehicles and pedestrians.
Noun
私の家は静かな通りにあります。
My house is located on a quiet street.この通りをまっすぐ行ってください。
Please go straight down this street. More examples
2.the flow of traffic and people.
Noun
この通りは車がたくさん通っています。
There are a lot of cars passing through this street.人々が通りを行き来しています。
People are coming and going on the street. More examples
3.the movement or passage of something.
Noun
川の通りには、たくさんの魚が泳いでいる。
Many fish are swimming in the flow of the river.道路の通りには、車が次々と通り過ぎている。
Cars are passing one after another on the passage of the road. More examples
4.the transmission or reach of sound or voice.
Noun
彼の声は通りが良くて、遠くまで聞こえた。
His voice carried well and could be heard far away.音楽が通り抜けて、部屋中に広がった。
The music passed through and spread throughout the room. More examples
5.having a good reputation or popularity.
Noun
彼女は学校で人気があり、通りがいい。
She is popular at school and has a good reputation.彼の通りが上がってから、仕事が楽になった。
His reputation has improved, making work easier. More examples
6.having a clear understanding or comprehension.
Noun
彼の説明はとても通りやすくて、すぐに理解できました。
His explanation was very clear and easy to understand, so I grasped it quickly.この本は子供たちにも通りやすい言葉で書かれています。
This book is written in language that is easy for children to understand. More examples
7.in accordance with, following the same way.
Noun
彼は約束どおりに会議に出席しました。
He attended the meeting as promised.指示通りに手順を実行してください。
Please follow the instructions and execute the steps as directed. More examples
8.a street or avenue.
Counter
本棚には本が三冊通り並んでいます。
There are three books lined up on the bookshelf.机の上には鉛筆が五本通り置かれています。
There are five pencils placed in a row on the desk. More examples
9.a measure or a way of doing something.
Counter
この通りを使って、簡単な方法で問題を解決しましょう。
Let's use this method to solve the problem easily.新しい通りを試してみると、良い結果が得られるかもしれません。
Trying a new approach may lead to good results. More examples
10.street or avenue in Japanese.
Place
この通りをまっすぐ行くと、駅に着きます。
If you go straight down this street, you will arrive at the station.町の通りにはたくさんのお店があります。
There are many shops on the streets of the town. More examples
とおりすぎる通り過ぎる
toorisugiru
N4
1.move past or go beyond.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
電車が通り過ぎると、人々はホームを見る。
When the train passes by, people look at the platform.車が通り過ぎると、子供たちは道を渡る。
When the car passes by, children cross the street. More examples
とおりかかる通りかかる
toorikakaru
N4
1.passing by or going through a place.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
駅前を通りかかると、友達に偶然会った。
When I happened to pass by the station, I ran into a friend.公園を通りかかると、犬たちが楽しそうに遊んでいた。
As I passed by the park, I saw dogs playing happily. More examples
とおりぬける通り抜ける
toorinukeru
N4
1.pass through or cut across.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
道を通り抜けると、公園に着きます。
When you go through the street, you will arrive at the park.川を通り抜けると、町に出ます。
If you pass through the river, you will come out into the town. More examples
とおりすがり通りすがり
toorisugari
N4
1.someone who is passing by.
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
通りすがりの人が挨拶をしてくれた。
A passerby greeted me.通りすがりの風景が心を和ませる。
The passing scenery soothes my heart. More examples
とおりみち通り道
toorimichi
N4
1.a path or route for passing through.
Noun
この通り道を通って、学校に行きます。
I go to school through this passage.公園の通り道にはたくさんの花が咲いています。
Many flowers are blooming along the path in the park. More examples
とおりこす通り越す
toorikosu
N4
1.surpass or exceed a certain point.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
駅を通り越して、図書館に行きました。
I went past the station and went to the library.公園を通り越して、学校に向かいました。
I passed by the park and headed to school. More examples
とおりあめ通り雨
tooriame
N4
1.Passing rain shower.
Noun
今日は通り雨が降って、すぐに止んだ。
Today, there was a passing rain shower that quickly stopped.通り雨で道が濡れているので気をつけて。
Be careful because the road is wet from the passing rain shower. More examples
とおりかけ通り掛け
toorikake
N4
1.Passing by briefly
Noun
駅に通り掛けて、友達に会いました。
I met my friend while passing by the station.通り掛けの公園で犬と遊びました。
I played with a dog in the park I passed by. More examples
とおりことば通り言葉
toorikotoba
N4
1.everyday expression or common phrase.
Noun
その言葉は通り言葉で、誰でも知っている。
That word is a common phrase that everyone knows.彼女は通り言葉を使って、簡単に説明した。
She explained it easily using common words. More examples
2.specialized language used within a specific group.
Noun
彼らは専門家として通り言葉を使って話し合っていた。
They were discussing using jargon as experts.その業界では、通り言葉を知らないとコミュニケーションが難しい。
In that industry, communication is difficult without knowing the jargon. More examples
とおりがかり通りがかり
toorigakari
N4
1.passing by or going along the way.
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
通りがかりに、友達と偶然会った。
I ran into a friend by chance while passing by.雨が降っているとき、通りがかりの傘を借りた。
I borrowed an umbrella from a passerby when it was raining. More examples
とおりそうば通り相場
toorisoba
N4
1.typical price or standard market value.
Noun
その商品の価格は通り相場よりも高いです。
The price of that product is higher than the going rate.この店の値段は通り相場と比べて安いです。
The prices at this store are cheaper compared to the going rate. More examples
とおりまげ通り魔
toorimage
N4
1.a person who randomly attacks others.
Noun
通り魔が被害者を無差別に襲う。
Random attackers indiscriminately assault victims.通り魔の犯行は突然起こる。
Attacks by random attackers occur suddenly. More examples
2.a malevolent spirit causing harm while passing by.
Noun
通り魔は家や人々に不幸をもたらす悪魔です。
The "通り魔" is a demon who brings misfortune to houses or people.通り魔は通り過ぎると災いをもたらす存在です。
The "通り魔" is a presence that brings calamity when passing by. More examples
とおりもの通り物
toorimono
N4
1.a malevolent spirit that brings misfortune.
Noun
通り物は家や人々に不運をもたらす悪霊です。
Tōrimono is an evil spirit that brings misfortune to houses or people.通り物は通り過ぎると災いをもたらすと言われています。
It is said that tōrimono brings calamity when passing by. More examples
とおりいっぺん通り一遍
tooriippen
N4
1.superficial or insincere actions or remarks.
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
彼の謝罪は通り一遍で、本当に反省しているのか疑問だ。
His apology seemed perfunctory, and I doubt if he truly regrets his actions.その会議での彼の発言は通り一遍で、真剣に考えているとは思えない。
His remarks at the meeting were cursory, and it doesn't seem like he's really thinking deeply about it. More examples
2.passing through briefly or fleetingly.
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
通り一遍の客が店に入ってきました。
A chance customer walked into the store.通り一遍の猫が庭を歩いていました。
A stray cat was walking in the garden. More examples
とおりめい通り名
toorimei
N4
1.an alternative name or nickname used commonly.
Noun
彼の通り名は「ケン」です。
His common name is "Ken".その有名な歌手の通り名は「ミキ」です。
The popular singer's alias is "Miki". More examples
2.a name given to a street.
Noun
私たちの家の通り名は「さくら通り」です。
The house name of our home is "Sakura Street".町の地図に通り名が記載されています。
Street names are listed on the town map. More examples
3.the name given to a street.
Noun
この通り名は、地図で見つけやすいです。
This street name is easy to find on the map.通り名を覚えておくと、迷わないでしょう。
If you remember the street name, you won't get lost. More examples
とおりぬけ通り抜け
toorinuke
N4
1.passing through a space or area
Noun
この通り抜けは短いです。
This passage is short.公園を通り抜けてください。
Please pass through the park. More examples
とおりゃんせ通りゃんせ
tooryanse
N4
1.Let me pass through, please.
Noun
通りゃんせ is a traditional nursery rhyme from the Edo period.
通りゃんせ is a traditional nursery rhyme from the Edo period.Have you heard the song 通りゃんせ before?
Have you heard the song 通りゃんせ before? More examples
2.Let me pass, please.
Wikipedia definition
通りゃんせ is a traditional Japanese song.
Tōryanse is a traditional Japanese song.Singing 通りゃんせ is a fun activity.
Singing Tōryanse is a fun activity. More examples
とおりすがる通りすがる
toorisugaru
N4
1.passing by or happening to pass by.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
駅前を通りすがると、友達に偶然会った。
When I happened to pass by the station, I ran into a friend.公園を通りすがると、犬たちが楽しそうに遊んでいた。
As I passed by the park, I saw dogs playing happily. More examples
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