つらぬく

貫 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to go through, to pierce, to penetrate

    • 光は闇を貫く。
      The light penetrates the darkness.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to run through (e.g. a river through a city), to pass through

    • 大きな川がその市を貫いて流れている。
      A broad river runs through the city.

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

    to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.), to carry out, to persist with, to keep (e.g. faith), to maintain (e.g. independence)

    • そのキリスト教徒は自分の信念を断固として貫く。
      The devout Christian persists in his belief.