Translation guide
The English phrase 'shoot through' can mean to pass through something quickly, to leave suddenly, or to pierce something. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
To move rapidly through a space or obstacle, like a bullet or a person rushing through.
Literally 'pierce and pass through'. Used for objects or people moving forcefully through something.
The bullet shot through the wall.
To run through quickly. Often used for people or animals dashing through a place.
He shot through the hallway.
To pass through from one side to the other. More neutral than 突き抜ける.
The car shot through the tunnel.
To leave a place abruptly or without notice, often informal.
To go out quickly. Natural for describing someone leaving in a hurry.
He shot through in the middle of the meeting.
To suddenly disappear/leave. Implies an abrupt departure.
To disperse or leave, often used humorously or in written language.
To go through a material by force, like a bullet or needle.
The English 'shoot through' is often idiomatic. Directly translating 'shoot' as 撃つ (うつ) and 'through' as 通って (とおって) will not make sense in Japanese. Use the verbs above depending on the intended meaning.
He shot through halfway through the party.
彼はそそくさと退散した。
He shot through hastily.
The needle shot through the cloth.