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VocabJLPT N2

penetration

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.)
2. going (right) through
3. being well versed (in)

A noun and verb (する) meaning to pierce completely through something, such as a bullet passing through a wall. It describes the action of going all the way through an object from one side to the other.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

By the way, which mountain does this tunnel pass through?

Sentence 2

Hey, can that pin go through cardboard?

Sentence 3

Wait, a pencil lead went through the desk!?

Sentence 4

Huh, didn't that nail go all the way through the floor into the unit below?

Sentence 5

Look, the needle went right through the fabric and came out the other side!