下達上通 かたつじょうつう Meanings Noun, する verb, の-adjective conveying the views of the subordinates to the rulers; rulers apprehending the views of those they govern Kanji 下 down. Read as カ. 達 reach. Read as タツ. 上 up. Read as ジョウ. 通 pass through. Read as ツウ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists