What does 貫く mean?
貫く is a Japanese verb meaning “to go through” in English. It can also be translated as “to run through (e.g. a river through a city), to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 貫く in kanji, つらぬく in hiragana, and tsuranuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
光は闇を貫く。
The light penetrates the darkness.
大きな川がその市を貫いて流れている。
A broad river runs through the city.
そのキリスト教徒は自分の信念を断固として貫く。
The devout Christian persists in his belief.