通り越す

とおりこす

Also written 通りこす, 通り超す

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

Kanji

• 通 pass through. Read as とおり.
• 越 go over. Read as こす.

Example sentences

• トムは通り越しに彼女に向かって呼びかけた。
  Tom called to her across the street.
• 彼女の手芸は趣味を通り越してプロに近い。
  Her handicraft is more than a hobby. It's more like a profession.

Words containing 通り越す

• 信心過ぎて極楽を通り越す (しんじんすぎてごくらくをとおりこす) faith is best in moderation

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