通とおし

noun

continuous run; from start to finish

Used for doing something in one stretch without interruption, such as reading a book, watching a series, or working through a task.

• このドラマを通とおしで見みると、話はなしがよくわかる。

  If you watch this drama from start to finish, you'll understand the story well.

• 彼かれは一ひと晩ばんでその小しょう説せつを通とおしで読よんだ。

  He read the novel in one sitting overnight.

noun

appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre

A small dish served at the beginning of a meal in Japanese restaurants, often before ordering. Usually called お通し.

See also: お通し

• 居い酒ざか屋やに入はいると、まずお通とおしが出でてきた。

  When we entered the izakaya, an appetizer was served first.

• この店みせのお通とおしはいつも美味おいしい。

  The appetizer at this restaurant is always delicious.

noun

full play performance

Abbreviation of 通し狂言, referring to performing an entire play without cuts. Rare outside traditional theater contexts.

See also: 通し狂言

• 歌か舞ぶ伎きの通とおしは長ちょう時じ間かんに及およぶことがある。

  A full kabuki play performance can last for many hours.