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通観 (つうかん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
general survey ; comprehensive overview
Used for taking a broad view of a subject, often in academic or analytical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to survey comprehensively'.
を
通つう
観かん
する
研けん
究きゅう
を
し
て
いる
。
He is conducting research that surveys the world's religions.
Kanji 通 traffic, pass through, avenue 観 outlook, look, appearance Similar words 概がい 観かん 概観 also means 'general survey' or 'overview', but is more common and often used for a brief summary. 通観 implies a more thorough, comprehensive survey.
展てん 望ぼう 展望 means 'prospect' or 'outlook', often focusing on the future or a wide view from a high point. 通観 is about surveying a subject comprehensively, not necessarily future-oriented.
Etymology Compound of 通 (つう, 'through, comprehensive') and 観 (かん, 'view, observe'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.
