見通す

みとおす

Also written 見透す

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see through
2. to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to see through (e.g. someone's plans)
3. to foresee; to predict; to forecast; to anticipate
4. to watch from start to finish

Kanji

• 見 see. Read as みる.
• 通 pass through. Read as とおす.

Common phrases

• 先を見通す
• 未来を見通す

Words containing 見通す

• 見通しが立つ (みとおしがたつ) to have (a certain) prospect in sight

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