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追い越す
oikosu
Description
「追い越す」は、前にいる人や車の前に出て、先に進むという意味です。
"追い越す" means to go ahead of a person or car in front and move forward first.
車を運転するときや、走るときなどによく使います。
It is often used when driving a car or running.
Meanings
追い越すoikosu
to pass, overtake someone or something ahead
前の車を追い越した。
I overtook the car in front.
追い越すoikosu
to surpass, exceed someone in ability or level
弟が兄の身長を追い越した。
My younger brother surpassed my older brother in height.
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Notes
- Etymology
追う (to chase) + 越す (to cross/pass) = to move past someone ahead.
- Nuance
追い越す stresses passing ahead; 追い抜く is a close synonym often for people.
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