通じ合う

つうじあう

Also written 通じあう

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended
2. Godan verb, Transitive to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other

Kanji

• 通 pass through. Read as ツウ.
• 合 fit. Read as あう.

Example sentences

• 人間は互いに言葉で意思を通じ合う。
  Human beings communicate with each other by means of language.
• 彼らは素敵なカップルである。いつもお互いに気持ちが通じあっている。
  They are a nice couple; they are always in sympathy with each other.
• 外国語を使って通じ合えた喜びに勝るものはない。
  Nothing beats the pleasure of mutual understanding when using a foreign language.

Common phrases

• 心が通じ合う
• 気持ちが通じ合う

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