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徹する
てっする
N1
suru verb
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
to devote oneself
2
to believe in
3
to penetrate
4
to sink in
5
to devote oneself (to)
6
to do intently and exclusively
7
to do throughout (e.g. the night)
Example sentence
夜を徹するか否か。
Should I stay up all night or not?
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Kanji in this word
徹
Penetrate, Clear, Pierce
15 strokes
More words with
徹
徹底
てってい ·
thoroughness
N3
徹夜
てつや ·
staying up all night
N3
徹底的
てっていてき ·
thorough
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