を介して/介した (wo shite shita)
by way of an intermediary; through something; via a medium
Meaning & usage
を介して expresses that an action happens through an intermediary person, object, or medium, such as an interpreter, a mutual friend, or the internet. It follows a noun, as in 通訳を介して or ネットを介して, and を介した is used when the phrase modifies a following noun. It sounds formal and written, so it is common in business or news style rather than casual conversation.
Example sentences 5
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私たちは言葉を介して互いに意思を通わせる。
We communicate with one another by means of language.
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トムは通訳を介して話をした。
Tom spoke through an interpreter.
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彼とは共通の友人を介して知り合った。
I got to know him through a mutual friend.
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この地域の特産品はネットを介して全国に売られている。
Local specialty products from this area are sold nationwide via the internet.
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弁護士を介して会社と交渉することになった。
It was decided that we would negotiate with the company through a lawyer.