Translation and Meaning of: 追い越す - oikosu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 追い越す (oikosu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: oikosu
Kana: おいこす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: pass (ex: car); to surpass; overcome
Meaning in English: to pass (e.g. car);to outdistance;to outstrip
Definition: Overtake other vehicles and keep going.
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Explanation and Etymology - (追い越す) oikosu
The Japanese word 「追い越す」 (oikosu) is an expression that means to overtake or pass something or someone. This word is composed of two kanji: 「追」 (oi) and 「越」 (kosu). The kanji 「追」 conveys the idea of chasing or following, while 「越」 refers to surpassing or exceeding. This combination creates a clear image of moving beyond something that is in front.
In practice, 「追い越す」 (oikosu) is commonly used in the context of traffic, where it refers to overtaking a vehicle on the road. However, its use is not limited to traffic situations. It can be applied in more abstract contexts, such as overcoming an obstacle, or used in literature to describe someone or something that has surpassed limitations or expectations.
With its origins in classical Japanese, the word has remained relevant over the years thanks to its applicability in various social and cultural contexts. The formation of this expression with the kanji「追」(oi) and 「越」(kosu) is a clear example of how the Japanese language is capable of capturing complex concepts in relatively simple terms, reflecting the cultural importance of respect for hierarchy and the continuous effort for overcoming.
Verbal conjugation of 追い越す
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 追い越す (oikosu)
- 追い越します - Polite form
- 追い越しました - Past
- 追い越す - Simple dictionaries
- 追い越しています - Present progressive
Synonyms and similar words
- 抜く (nuku) - remove, surpass (in a competition)
- 追い抜く (oi nuku) - to overtake, to pass someone who is ahead
- 先を行く (saki o iku) - to move ahead, to be in front in a course or situation
- 上回る (uwamawaru) - surpass, exceed in quantity or quality
- 超える (koeru) - to surpass, to go beyond a limit or barrier (usually in a broader context)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: おいこす oikosu
How to Write in Japanese - (追い越す) oikosu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (追い越す) oikosu:
Example Sentences - (追い越す) oikosu
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa kuruma wo oikosu koto ga dekimasu
I can overtake a car.
I can overtake the car.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 車 (kuruma) - noun that means "car" in Japanese
- を (wo) - object particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 追い越す (oikosu) - verb that means "to surpass" in Japanese
- こと (koto) - noun that indicates an action or event
- が (ga) - subject particle that indicates who performs the action
- できます (dekimasu) - verb that means "to be able to" or "to be capable of" in Japanese
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