峠を越える とうげをこえる Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness) See also: 峠を越す (とうげをこす). to cross a pass (orig. meaning) Kanji 峠 mountain pass. Read as とうげ. 越 go over. Read as こえる. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists