Translation guide
How to express 'cut through' in Japanese, covering physical cutting, moving through a space, and figurative senses like penetrating complexity or noise.
To slice or sever an object, often with a tool.
To cut out or cut through something like paper or cloth, often implying cutting a shape or hole.
I cut a circle out of the paper.
To cut through or sever, often used for wires, ropes, or in technical contexts.
I cut through the wire.
To cut through violently, tear or slash open. More dramatic.
I cut through the cloth with a knife.
To go across or pass through an area, often taking a shortcut or moving directly.
To cut across or go straight through an area, like a field or crowd.
I cut through the park to get to the station.
To cross or cut across, often a road or open space.
To take a shortcut, often used in casual speech.
Let's cut through here.
To get to the heart of a matter, bypass confusion, or be clearly heard/understood despite obstacles.
To cut to the core of an issue; to hit the nail on the head.
His question cut through to the heart of the problem.
To see through to the essence; to cut through superficial details.
Literally 'cut through the noise', used in marketing or communication contexts.
To bypass or overcome administrative obstacles quickly.
To break through bureaucratic procedures.
He cut through the red tape and got the permit.
To skip or eliminate cumbersome procedures.
Directly translating 'cut through' as 切って通る (きってとおる) is unnatural. Use the specific Japanese expressions depending on context.
I cut through the park. (unnatural)
道路を横切るときは気をつけて。
Be careful when cutting across the road.
She cut through the complexity and grasped the essence.
It's hard for ads to cut through the noise.
They cut through the complicated procedures and handled it quickly.