〜を通じて／名詞を通して

Meaning

両つの句型 uses the same kanji but different readings: 通じて (from 通じる) and 通して (from 通す). These patterns have two main uses: ① to indicate a range or scope when used with nouns expressing place or time, meaning 'throughout' or 'across the entire...'; ② to express the means, medium, or channel through which something occurs.

Formation

Examples

1. インターネットの広告を通じて貴社のサービスを知りました。
   I learned about your company's services through internet advertisements.

2. ここは年間を通して気候がいい。
   The climate here is good throughout the year.

3. わたしたちは、山田さんの紹介を通して知り合いました。
   We got to know each other through Yamada's introduction.

4. 一生を通じて学び続けることが大事です。
   It is important to continue learning throughout one's entire life.

Summary

• Use を通じて/を通して to express 'through' as a means or medium (Example 1, 3)
• Use を通じて/を通して to indicate 'throughout' or 'across' an entire range (Example 2, 4)
• Both forms are interchangeable, though 通じて and 通して come from different verbs (通じる vs. 通す)