通う

かよう

to go back and forth; to commute

Also:to go to (school, work, etc.), to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity)

What does 通う mean?

通う is a Japanese verb meaning to go back and forth; to commute in English. It can also be translated as to go to (school, work, etc.), to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity) depending on context. It is written as 通う in kanji, かよう in hiragana, and kayou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentence

6歳以上の子供は学校にわなければならない。

Children of six and above should attend school.