JLPT N3 Intermediate
越す
To cross over a boundary, pass time, or exceed a limit.
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Other forms
越します polite form
越した past form
越して te-form
超す common spelling for "to exceed"
お越し honorific noun
お越しになる honorific verb
1 Verb (Godan)
To cross over
Describes the act of traversing a physical peak or surmounting an obstacle to reach the other side.
Example
昔 の 人 は 歩いて 峠 を 越した 。
People in the old days crossed the mountain pass on foot.
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2 Verb (Godan)
To pass time
Refers to spending a specific duration of time or enduring a season.
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3 Verb (Godan)
To surpass / exceed
Indicates going beyond a specific numeric value, quota, or standard.
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4 Verb (Godan) - *Special Honorific Usage*
To come / go (Honorific)
Functions as a highly polite honorific term for coming or going.
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5 Verb (Godan)
To move house
Denotes the action of changing one’s place of living.
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