JLPT N3 Grammar
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The grammar pattern "名詞 + を通じて" is used to indicate a medium or a continuous state over a specific period. It often implies an indirect method or a means through which something is achieved. The pattern emphasizes the duration and scope of the action or state, suggesting that it spans the entire period. This nuance is subtle, and the pattern is often confused with "〜を通して", which is slightly more formal or passive. Another common confusion is with "〜にわたって", which emphasizes the scale or extent of the action or state, rather than the duration.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 名詞 + を通じて | 例: この仕事で |
| Verb | 動詞 + を通じて | 例: この公園は四季を通じて |
| Adjective | 形容詞 + を通じて | 例: このテレビのニュースで |
この仕事で多くのことを学んだ。
Kono shigoto de o-tasu koto o manabita.
I learned a lot through this job.
この仕事で (through this job)
この公園は四季を通じて美しい花が咲いている。
Kono kōen wa shiki o tsukite mi-ii hana ga sakite iru.
The park is beautiful with flowers blooming throughout the four seasons.
四季を通じて (throughout the four seasons)
テレビのニュースで事故のことを知った。
Terebi no nyūsu de jiko no koto o shitta.
I learned about the accident through the TV news.
テレビのニュースで (through the TV news)
この会社は長い間を通じて成功を収めている。
Kono kaisha wa nagai aida o tsukite seikō o ukete iru.
The company has been successful throughout its long history.
長い間を通じて (throughout its long history)
The pattern "名詞 + を通じて" is used to describe a continuous state or action over a specific period. It is often used in formal or written language. In comparison to "〜を通して", which is slightly more formal or passive, "名詞 + を通じて" emphasizes the duration and scope of the action or state. It is also used to describe indirect methods or means through which something is achieved.
While both patterns are used to describe a continuous state or action, "名詞 + を通じて" emphasizes the duration and scope, whereas "〜を通して" is slightly more formal or passive.
While both patterns describe a continuous state or action, "〜にわたって" emphasizes the scale or extent of the action or state, rather than the duration.
The pattern emphasizes the duration and scope of the action or state, suggesting that it spans the entire period.
When using "名詞 + を通じて" in the JLPT exam, pay attention to the context and the duration of the action or state. Make sure to use the correct pattern to emphasize the duration and scope of the action or state. Also, be aware of the common mistakes and nuances of the pattern.
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