支那通

Chinese

China
go through; know well; to connect
go through; know well; to connect; to communicate; open
 
trad. (支那通) 支那
simp. #(支那通) 支那

Pronunciation


Noun

支那通

  1. (obsolete, often derogatory) China hand or sinologue (term formerly used by the Japanese)

Synonyms

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 5

Grade: S
つう
Grade: 2
on'yomi

Etymology

支那 (Shina) +‎ (-tsū).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɕina̠t͡sɨː]

Noun

()()(つう) • (shina-tsū

  1. (obsolete) China expert or sinologue; China hand