Translation and Meaning of: 通う - kayou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 通う (kayou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kayou

Kana: かよう

Type: verb

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通う

Translation / Meaning: to move; go and come back

Meaning in English: to commute;to go back and forth

Definition: Visit a certain place or institution frequently.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (通う) kayou

通う (Kayou) is a Japanese verb that means "come and go" or "go to". Its etymology is composed of the Kanji 通 (tsuu), which means "crossing" or "passing", and 行う (okonau), which means "realize" or "execute". Together they form the verb 通う, which has the meaning of "frequently crossing" or "performing an action frequently". It is commonly used to describe the routine of coming and going from home to work or school, or to indicate the frequency with which a place is attended or performs an activity.

How to Write in Japanese - (通う) kayou

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Verbal conjugation of 通う

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 通う (kayou)

  • 通う - verb of the form う
  • 通える - potential
  • 通う - Shape yourself
  • 通いたい - Desirable form
  • 通った - past
  • 通いたくない - negative

Synonyms and Similar - (通う) kayou

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

通う; かよう; 通い; つうじる; つうずる

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Words containing: 通う

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似通う

Kana: にかよう

Romaji: nikayou

Translation / Meaning:

to look closely

Words with the same pronunciation: かよう kayou

似通う

nikayou

to look closely

歌謡

kayou

music; ballad

火曜

kayou

Tuesday

Example Sentences - (通う) kayou

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Other words of the same type: verb

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傷付く

Kana: きずつく

Romaji: kizutsuku

Translation / Meaning:

to be hurt; be hurt; be injured

昇る

Kana: のぼる

Romaji: noboru

Translation / Meaning:

to emerge; move up; move up

建つ

Kana: たつ

Romaji: tatsu

Translation / Meaning:

to support; lift; be lifted; move up; be built

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "to move; go and come back" in the Japanese language.

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