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
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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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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (追い越す) oikosu
追い越す is a Japanese word meaning "to overtake" or "to pass ahead". It is composed of the kanji 追 (tsui), which means "to pursue" or "follow", and 越す (kosu), which means "to go over" or "to pass". The word can be used in many contexts, such as a car race or a sports competition. It is important to note that the word 追い越す is written in hiragana when used as an auxiliary verb, as in 追い越される (oikosareru), which means "to be surpassed".How to Write in Japanese - (追い越す) oikosu
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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 - (追い越す) oikosu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
抜く; 追い抜く; 先を行く; 上回る; 超える
Words containing: 追い越す
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Words with the same pronunciation: おいこす oikosu
Example Sentences - (追い越す) oikosu
Below are some example sentences:
私は車を追い越すことができます。
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 meaning "car" in Japanese
- を (wo) - object particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 追い越す (oikosu) - verb meaning "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 meaning "power" or "being able to" in Japanese
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "pass (ex: car); to surpass; overcome" é "(追い越す) oikosu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.