also: おとおし
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.
このドラマを通しで見ると、話がよくわかる。
If you watch this drama from start to finish, you'll understand the story well.
彼は一晩でその小説を通しで読んだ。
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
居酒屋に入ると、まずお通しが出てきた。
When we entered the izakaya, an appetizer was served first.
この店のお通しはいつも美味しい。
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
歌舞伎の通しは長時間に及ぶことがある。
A full kabuki play performance can last for many hours.
Another word for a small appetizer served at the start of a meal, often used interchangeably with お通し in some regions.
Derived from the verb 通す (とおす, 'to pass through, to let through'), with the nominalized form 通し indicating something that continues or is served throughout.