JLPT N3 Intermediate
越える
To cross over a physical barrier, pass a point in time, or exceed a limit.
Readings
Other forms
超える for abstract limits
こえます polite form
こえて te-form
こえた past form
こえられる potential form
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
Crossing a Physical Barrier or Point in Time
Refers to moving across a physical obstruction, boundary line, or passing a chronological milestone.
Example
日本 で は 、 そば を 食べて 年 を 越える 習慣 が あります 。
In Japan, there is a custom of eating soba to cross into the New Year.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
Exceeding a Number or Standard
Describes the act of going beyond a specific quantity, standard, or abstract limit.
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