伝わる

verb (godan)つたわる · tsutawaru

1. Englishto spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to circulate; to go around

2. Englishto be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down

   • この歌は１０世紀から今日まで伝わったものだ。This song comes down to us from the tenth century.

3. Englishto be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to come

   • お茶は中国から伝わった。Tea was introduced from China.

4. Englishto be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to be felt; to come across

   • あなたの議論は良く相手に伝わった。Your argument came across well.

5. Englishto travel (of sound, electricity, etc.); to propagate; to be conducted; to be transmitted

   • 光は音よりはるかに早く伝わる。Light travels much faster than sound.

6. Englishto go along; to move along

   • 涙がほおを伝わり落ちた。Tears rolled down his cheeks.

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