JLPT N3 Intermediate
追い越す
To physically pass or overtake; to surpass in ability or status.
Readings
Other forms
追い越します polite form
追い越した plain past
追い越して te-form
追い越せる potential form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To physically pass or overtake
Describes the action of catching up to a moving target and passing it to get in front.
Example
前 の 遅い トラック を 追い越し た 。
I overtook the slow truck in front of me.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To surpass or get ahead of
Refers to exceeding a rival, standard, or previous record in terms of capability, status, or value.
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