GRAMMAR
〜を通じて
through
Explanation
NOTE
〜を通じて means through or throughout — expressing a means, medium, or period by which something happens.
友人を通じて、彼女と知り合った。
I got to know her through a friend.
Often used with intermediaries (people, organizations) or media (Internet, TV) as the means.
NOTE
When the noun is a time span (一年, 一生, 四季), it means throughout — indicating that the action continues without interruption over that entire period.
NOTE
Very close to 〜を通して, but 〜を通じて sounds more formal and abstract, common in news, reports, and written Japanese.
STRUCTURE
N辞
を<ruby>通<rt>つう</rt></ruby>じてインターネットを通じて、世界中の人と交流できる。
Intaanetto wo tsuujite, sekaijuu no hito to kouryuu dekiru.
Through the Internet, we can interact with people around the world.
留学の経験を通じて、多くを学んだ。
Ryuugaku no keiken wo tsuujite, ooku wo mananda.
Through the experience of studying abroad, I learned a lot.
一年を通じて、この地域は温暖だ。
Ichinen wo tsuujite, kono chiiki wa ondan da.
Throughout the year, this region is mild.
Practice exercises
1
彼は言葉を交すことなく、写真を通じて伝えた。
He conveyed it through photos without exchanging words.
Answer
を通じて
2
この情報は彼を通じて広まったに相違ない。
This information must have spread through him.
Answer
を通じて
3
インターネットを通じて異文化に触れられると考えられる。
It is thought that one can encounter different cultures through the internet.
Answer
を通じて
4
音楽活動を通じて社会貢献を続けている。
He continues to contribute to society through his music activities.
Answer
を通じて
5
長年の研究を通じて新しい理論が確立された。
A new theory was established through many years of research.
Answer
を通じて