GRAMMAR
〜を通し
through
Explanation
NOTE
〜を通し means through or via — indicating a means, medium, or duration by which something happens.
友人を通し、彼と知り合った。
I got to know him through a friend.
Common with intermediaries (people, organizations) as the means of contact.
NOTE
〜を通し is the masu-stem (continuing) form of 〜を通して — more literary and used in written contexts.
NOTE
It attaches directly to a noun, often a medium, period, or person (経験, 一生, インターネット, etc.).
STRUCTURE
N辞
を<ruby>通<rt>とお</rt></ruby>し留学の経験を通し、多くを学んだ。
Ryuugaku no keiken wo tooshi, ooku wo mananda.
Through the experience of studying abroad, I learned a lot.
インターネットを通し、世界中の人と交流できる。
Intaanetto wo tooshi, sekaijuu no hito to kouryuu dekiru.
Through the Internet, we can interact with people around the world.
一生を通し、音楽を愛した。
Isshou wo tooshi, ongaku wo aishita.
Throughout his whole life, he loved music.
Practice exercises
1
社員の声に応えて、広報を通し発表した。
In response to employee voices, the company announced through public relations.
Answer
通し
2
この文化は、交流を通し広まったものに相違ない。
This culture must undoubtedly have spread through exchange.
Answer
通し
3
文学を通し、人生の意味を考える。
I consider the meaning of life through literature.
Answer
通し
4
誰に頼ることなく、インターネットを通し情報を集めた。
Without relying on anyone, I gathered information through the internet.
Answer
通し
5
友人を通し、新しい仕事を見つけた。
I found a new job through a friend.
Answer
通し