徹する
てっする
tesuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
徹する (てっする (tesuru)) means "to devote oneself". It is read てっする (tesuru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to devote oneself
Also : to penetrate · to sink in · to persevere
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Example Sentences
彼は自分の信念に徹する人である。
かれはじぶんのしんねんにてっするひとである。
He is a person who adheres completely to his convictions.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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