What does 通す mean?
通す is a Japanese verb meaning “to let pass, to overlook, to continue” in English. It can also be translated as “to spread throughout, to make a path between two points, to proceed in a logical manner” depending on context. It is written as 通す in kanji, とおす in hiragana, and toosu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その子はどうしても自分のわがままを通そうとしている。
The boy will have his own way.
参議院はどんな改正案も通さなくても構わないようです。
The Upper House seems bent on defeating any reform bills.