JLPT N1 Advanced
やり過ごす
To let something pass by, or to wait out a situation.
Readings
Other forms
遣り過ごす rarely used kanji
やり過ごします polite form
やり過ごした plain past
やり過ごして te-form
1 Verb
To let pass
To intentionally allow a person, vehicle, or period of time to pass by without engagement or interference.
Example
上司 が 怒って いた ので 、 静かに その 場 を やり過ごす こと に した 。
My boss was angry, so I decided to just keep quiet and let the situation blow over.
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2 Verb
To do too much
To perform an action to an excessive degree.
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