透
Kanji · N1
透 / transparent
Kanji for transparent, permeate, or filter.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | す.く、す.かす、す.ける、とう.る、とう.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
透 carries the meaning transparent, permeate, or filter.
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Common compounds with 透
透けるすけるto be transparent / to show through
透き通るすきとおるto be transparent / to be see-through / to be clear
不透明ふとうめいopaque / obscure / murky
透明とうめいtransparent / clear
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