A part
通
Shown as a part of 4 words so far, read one way.
つう 4 words
- 普通ふつうcommon; usual
普通 · here “through”
- 交通こうつうtraffic, transportation
交通 · here “traffic”
- 通訳つうやくinterpretation; interpreter
通訳 · here “traffic”
- 通勤つうきんcommuting to work
通勤 · here “traffic”
Also written with 通
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.