No. 1,928 in Japanese
通
The Japanese word "通" (tsū) means "pass," "traffic," "communication," or "expert."
In a sentence
彼は日本文化に通じている。
He is well-versed in Japanese culture.
通じている here indicates the ability to understand or be familiar with.
この道は駅に通じています。
This road leads to the station.
通じています in this case refers to physical connectivity or access.
私はその本の内容を通読しました。
I read through the content of that book.
通読しました indicates the action of thoroughly reading through.
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