貫き通す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 貫き通す | 貫き通さない |
| Polite | 貫き通します | 貫き通しません |
| Past polite | 貫き通しました | 貫き通しませんでした |
| Past | 貫き通した | 貫き通さなかった |
| Te-form | 貫き通して | 貫き通さないで |
| Desire | 貫き通したい | 貫き通したくない |
| Potential | 貫き通せる | 貫き通せない |
| Passive | 貫き通される | 貫き通されない |
| Causative | 貫き通させる | 貫き通させない |
| Causative passive | 貫き通させられる | 貫き通させられない |
| Volitional | 貫き通そう | |
| Polite volitional | 貫き通しましょう | |
| Imperative | 貫き通せ | 貫き通すな |
| Conditional | 貫き通せば | 貫き通さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 貫き通したら | 貫き通さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
pierce through; penetrate; go through
Physical action of piercing or penetrating something completely, often with force or determination. Less common than the figurative sense.
See also: 貫く (つらぬく)
The spear pierced through the enemy's armor.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
stick to; carry out; persist with; maintain
Figurative use: to adhere firmly to an opinion, principle, faith, or course of action despite obstacles. Often implies unwavering determination.
See also: 貫く (つらぬく)
He stuck to his convictions to the very end.
I intend to carry out the plan even if there are difficulties.
The arrow went completely through the target.
No matter what difficulties arose, he held firm to his beliefs.
She carried through with her decision all the way to the end.
Even when opposed, he stuck to his own will.
Kana spelling; used when avoiding kanji or for clarity.
Mixed kana-kanji variant; less common but still encountered.