1.
to commute, to go back and forth
To travel regularly between two places, especially for work or school.
2.
to attend regularly
To go to a place regularly for lessons, treatment, or other purposes.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Pattern: Xに通う (commute to X / attend X regularly).
ASPECT: ている indicates habitual action. 通っている = 'commutes regularly' or 'has been attending.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 会社に通う (commute to work)
- 学校に通う (go to school)
- 病院に通う (go to hospital regularly)
- 塾に通う (attend cram school)
- 通い (commuting—noun form)
CONTRAST WITH 行く:
- 行く: general 'go' (one-time or general)
- 通う: regular, repeated going to the same place
RELATED:
- 通勤 (commuting to work—noun)
- 通学 (commuting to school—noun)