私達は時勢に通じていなければならない。

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私達 は 時勢 に 通じていなければならない 。

English Translation

We must keep in touch with the times.

Furigana

私達(わたしたち)は時勢(じせい)に通(つう)じていなければならない。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa jisei ni tsūjiteinakerebanaranai.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)

we; us

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

時勢 (じせい)

spirit of the age; trends; conditions

に (に)

at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although

通じる (つうじる)

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to communicate (with); to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to get through to; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored; to be good; to be well versed in; to be well-informed; to communicate clandestinely; to keep in touch (e.g. with the enemy); to form a liaison; to be intimate; to spread widely; to disseminate

Kanji

私

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし

Meanings: private, I, me

達

Readings: タツ、 ダ、 -たち

Meanings: accomplished, reach, arrive, attain

時

Readings: ジ、 とき、 -どき

Meanings: time, hour

勢

Readings: セイ、 ゼイ、 いきお.い、 はずみ

Meanings: forces, energy, military strength

通

Readings: ツウ、 ツ、 とお.る、 とお.り、 -とお.り、 -どお.り、 とお.す、 とお.し、 -どお.し、 かよ.う

Meanings: traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.