通事

つうじ

Also written 通詞, 通辞

Meanings

1. Noun interpreter (esp. of Dutch and Chinese during the Edo period); interpretation
2. court interpreter See also: 通訳人 (つうやくにん).

Kanji

• 通 pass through. Read as ツウ.
• 事 matter. Read as ジ.

Words containing 通事

• 交通事故 (こうつうじこ) traffic accident
• 交通事情 (こうつうじじょう) traffic conditions (e.g. heavy traffic)

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