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過
ka
Description
「過」は「すぎる」や「あやまち」という意味を持つ漢字です。
"過" is a kanji that means "to exceed" or "mistake."
「通過」や「過去」など、たくさんの言葉に使われます。
It is used in many words such as "通過" (passing through) and "過去" (the past).
Meanings
過ka
passing through; going past
電車が駅を通過した。
The train passed through the station.
過ちayamachi
mistake; error; fault
同じ過ちを繰り返さない。
I won't repeat the same mistake.
過ぎるsugiru
to pass; to exceed; too much
もう十時を過ぎた。
It's already past ten o'clock.
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Notes
- Etymology
過 combines 辶 (movement) with a phonetic element, meaning to pass by or go over.
- Nuance
on-reading is 'ka'; kun-readings include sugiru (to pass) and ayamachi (mistake).
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