At a glance
～を通じて means "through / via" (a person, medium or activity) or "throughout" (a whole period or area). It sounds a little formal and is common in writing, news and speeches.
Noun + を通じて
友達を通じて彼と知り合いました。 I got to know him through a friend.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun (person, medium, activity) | Noun + を通じて | テレビを通じて | through TV |
| Noun (period, area) | Noun + を通じて | 一年を通じて | throughout the year |
| Verb | Dictionary form + ことを通じて | 働くことを通じて | through working |
| Before a noun | を通じての / を通じた + Noun | 音楽を通じた交流 | exchange through music |
It usually attaches to a noun. A verb needs こと first.